Mitch Mullany
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Born | Mitchell Paul Mullany September 20, 1968 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | May 25, 2008 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 39)
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Years active | 1988-2008 |
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Website | web |
Mitchell Paul Mullany (September 20, 1968 – May 25, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and author. Mullany is best known for portraying the role of White Mike in the 1990s comedy sitcom The Wayans Bros.
Career
Mullany was born in Oakland, California on September 20, 1968. At the age of 19 he began his stand-up career by performing at the East Oakland Rooms. After a stint on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. as "White Mike," he starred in his own series, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher from 1996 to 1998. In 1999, he wrote and starred in The Breaks (film) as Derrick King. In 2003, he hosted an ABC reality series called All American Girl.[1] In 2006 he published his own book titled "Stranded At Almost".
Death
Mullany died on May 25, 2008 of a diabetes-related stroke.[2]
Filmography
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
1999 | The Breaks | Derrick King | Writer |
2002 | The Sweetest Thing | Craig | |
2008 | The Fifth Commandment | ||
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1995 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Joey | 1 episode |
1995–1996 | The Wayans Bros. | White Mike | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
1996–1998 | Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher | Nick Freno | Lead role, 43 episodes |
References
- ^ "Comedian Mitch Mullany dies at 39". Variety. 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ^ "Obituary: Mitchell Paul Mullany". San Francisco Chronicle. 2008-06-29.
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