Curtis McClarin explained

Curtis McClarin
Birth Name:Curtis L. McClarin
Birth Date:December 19, 1969
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1991 - 2014

Curtis L. McClarin (December 19, 1969 – March 3, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor. He began all three careers in the beginning of the 1990s, appearing in films such as The Hard Way and Fresh, in the television film Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story about the death of Edmund Perry, and on Broadway in the Tony Award nominated musical Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk.[1] [2]

Career

A resident of Brooklyn, New York, McClarin appeared in regional theatre productions across the United States.

His other film credits include Brother to Brother (2004), The Occupant and The Happening, and he had guest roles on television series such as The Good Wife, Damages, The Wire, Law & Order: SVU, Nurse Jackie and Oz.[3] He was also the voice of the Grand Theft Auto III video game character, Curtly, even though his character was deleted from the final game, his name is still credited. He narrated the audio book Small Steps by Louis Sachar.

Later life and death

In March 2014, McClarin died in his sleep from a brain aneurysm, age 44.[2]

The season six episode of Nurse Jackie, titled "Love Jungle", and the first episode of the mini series on Adult Swim, Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter titled "Made Ya Look" are dedicated to his memory.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991The Hard Way Dead Romeos
1994Fresh Darryl
1996Ripe H
1997Private Parts Airline Representative
2004Brother to Brother Black Man on Subway
2008The Happening Construction Crew Member
2011The Oranges Christmas Caroler
2011Occupant Cable Installer
2014Every Secret Thing Principal

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=RxHbPxbBM1AC&pg=PP273 Variety Television Reviews, 1991-1992: Murder Without Motive
  2. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/b-actor-mcclarin-dead-44-article-1.1712241 Broadway actor Curtis McClarin dies at 44
  3. http://www.contactmusic.com/story/broadway-actor-curtis-mcclarin-dies-at-44_4098953 Curtis Mcclarin - Broadway Actor Curtis Mcclarin Dies At 44