Mr. Mac knew he was destined for more and began his career in movies and television. From Moesha to Transformers to the Ocean’s Franchise, Mr. Mac was a part of them all. He also had his own show which reached syndication and can be seen for years to comes. He brought his storytelling about his family life to the masses once more and in details through his show The Bernie Mac Show.

Not too long ago Mr. Mac was the focus of Bam-Bam (Obama’s) sweep off as his type of comedy was not well received at the presidential candidate’s fundraiser in July. After a ten minute routine, Bam-Bam reprimanded the comedian and turned around to soften thing s with a “I’m just messing with you, man.” The campaign later stated how they felt Mr. Mac’s statements were inappropriate. Mr. Mac took it with a grain of salt and said that he was a performer and was ready to put on a good show

The comic/actor made his was is now to be known as his last film, Soul Men, in which he stars with Isaac Hayes and Samuel L. Jackson. That’s a movie that I am sure to check out.

R.I.P. Bernie Mac – you’ve given us plenty to laugh about.