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Mitch Mullany
Birthname:Mitchell Paul Mullany
Birth Date:September 20, 1968
Birth Place:Oakland, California, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active:1988–2008

Mitchell Paul Mullany (September 20, 1968 – May 25, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and author. Mullany was best known for his portrayal of White Mike in the 1990s comedy sitcom The Wayans Bros and as Nick Freno in the sitcom , which both aired on The WB.

Career

Mullany was born in Concord, California on September 20, 1968. At the age of 19 he began his stand-up career, performing in East Oakland venues. In 1988, he performed on MTV's 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour, It's Showtime at the Apollo, and An Evening at the Improv. After a minor recurring role as White Mike on the sitcom The Wayans Bros. from 1995 to 1996, he starred in his own series, from 1996 to 1998. Both shows aired on The WB.[1]

During his breaks from , he continued to perform his stand-up act around the country. In 1999, he wrote and starred in his first feature film The Breaks as Derrick King. In 2003, he hosted an ABC reality series called All American Girl.[2] He appeared numerous times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In 2006, he wrote and published a book titled Stranded at Almost, and started a YouTube channel in January 2007.

Personal life

Mullany spent most of his time between his hometown of Oakland, California and Los Angeles, California.

Death

Mullany died on May 25, 2008, of a diabetes-related stroke.[3]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
1999The BreaksDerrick King Writer
2002The Sweetest ThingCraig
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1995Hangin' with Mr. CooperJoey1 episode
1995–1996The Wayans Bros.White MikeRecurring role, 6 episodes
1996–1998Nick FrenoLead role, 43 episodes

References

  1. News: Comedian Mitch Mullany dies at 39. May 30, 2008. Variety. 2008-05-31.
  2. News: Comedian Mitch Mullany dies at 39. May 30, 2008. Variety. 2008-05-31.
  3. News: Obituary: Mitchell Paul Mullany. June 29, 2008. San Francisco Chronicle.