Mario Joyner
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| Mario Joyner | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1961 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1985 - Present |
| Notable works and roles | The Chris Rock Show Everbody Hates Chris Where Did I Put Those Bits |
Mario Joyner (born 1962) is an American stand-up comedian best known as the host of MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour from 1988-1992.
He is a longtime friend and collaborator with comedians Chris Rock[1] and Jerry Seinfeld[2]. He appeared regularly on The Chris Rock Show and currently on Everybody Hates Chris. He also guest starred in two Seinfeld episodes, and voiced the character Jackson in the film Bee Movie. He is an opening act for Chris Rock's "No Apologies" tour.
He made his film debut in 1988 in Three Men and a Baby, and later starred in Hangin' with the Homeboys and Pootie Tang. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Strauss, Neil (April 7, 2004). The Confessions of Chris Rock. Rolling Stone
- ^ Cagle, Jess(September 26, 2007). Jerry Seinfeld Goes Back to Work. Time Magazine
- ^ Berger, John (March 24, 2003). Oh Joyner. Honolulu Star-Bulletin
[edit] External links
- Mario Joyner official site
- Mario Joyner at the Internet Movie Database
- "OPERATION:Get Your Funny Back" A short film by Mario Joyner
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