Mark Curry is an actor, comedian, and host, best known for playing ‘Mark Cooper’ in the hit ABC sitcom, HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER. With a background in standup comedy, Mark tours worldwide, selling out comedy clubs and theaters with his lively energy and natural stage presence. His standup can also be seen on the HBO special, ONE NIGHT STAND, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, and HBO’s DEF COMEDY JAM. In addition to his live comedy performances, Mark is also a seasoned actor in both the comedy and drama spaces, having appeared in MARTIN for FOX, THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE, INSTANT MOM for Nickelodeon, BLACK JESUS, and the ABC Family drama, THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, alongside Shailene Woodley.
Mark Curry’s first role was in the film “Talkin’ Dirty After Dark,” alongside Martin Lawrence in 1991. In 1992, Curry’s first major role was on the television series Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, where he played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach.
In 2008, Curry performed a stand-up comedy routine on “The Comedy Festival Laffapalooza Special,” hosted by Tracy Morgan. In 2009–2011, Curry hosted Jamie Foxx’s “FoxxHole Live” every Monday in the Conga Room in Los Angeles, which was heard on Sirius satellite radio stations. In 2012, Curry joined Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce and Tony Rock on the Royal Comedy Tour. Also in 2012, Curry joined “Nick At Nite”’s first-ever original live-action family comedy series, “See Dad Run,” as Scott Baio’s friend Marcus. In 2014, Curry joined Sommore’s “Standing Ovation Comedy Tour” along with Bill Bellamy, Tommy Davidson and others.