So Long Bernie Mac Trivia Quiz

Answer: October 5th, 1957

Bernard Jeffrey McCullough was born on October 5th, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. He died in the city he was born in on August 9th, 2008 at the young age of 50. He was predeceased by his mother and two brothers. He left a wife Rhonda McCullough and a daughter, Je'Niece Childress.

Answer: The Bernie Mac Show

"The Bernie Mac Show" (2001-2006) was based on Bernie's stand up comedy where he looks after his sister's children while she goes into rehab. This show garnered Bernie quite a few awards. He won a Peabody Award and an Emmy and three NAACP Image Awards. "The Original Kings of Comedy"(2000) was a movie and a tour starring Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac.

There was no show airing on Fox called Meet Bernie. "Midnight Mac" (1995) was a talk show on HBO that Bernie had hosted.

Answer: True

His only daughter Je'Niece had a daughter Jasmine in 2007. Je'Niece attained her Master's degree in Mental Health Counselling and vowed to help people who aren't as fortunate as herself.

Answer: Transformers

Bernie played Bobby Bolivia in the movie "Transformers" (2007). Bobby was the person who sold Sam his first car. "Transformers" (2007) was a live action movie based on the television show of the same name. This movie depicted the basic struggle between good and evil by extraterrestrial robots. Bernie played Percy Jones in "Guess Who" (2005), Stan Ross in "Mr. 3000"(2004) and Elston in "Pride" (2007).

Answer: Moesha

Bernie played Uncle Bernie in "Moesha" (2001). This show followed Moesha (Brandy Norwood) as she transitioned from high school to college. Bernie was not part of "Martin"(1992-1997) which starred Martin Lawrence nor was he a contributor to "The Cosby Show" (1984-1992) or the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990-1996).

Answer: Mo' Money

Bernie was first seen in the major motion picture "Mo' Money" (1992). He played a club doorman, he doesn't have a name though. He did appear is "House Party 3" (1994) and "Booty Call" (1997) and "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" (2001) but they were not his first appearance in a feature film.

Answer: Chicago White Sox

Bernie was a consummate Chicago White Sox fan. He was asked to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when the Chicago Cubs were playing against the Florida Marlins in the 2003 National League Championship Series. He did not want to say "root, root, root for the Cubbies" but said
"root, root, root for the champions!" The Cubs lost that game and the series. Fans mentioned that he had jinxed them. Bernie Mac could be seen in the stands during the Chicago White Sox's 2005 World Series win at U.S. Cellular Field.

Answer: pedicure

Bernie received a pedicure in both movies. The pedicure involved paying attention to any dry spots on the heels or ankles and also taking care of the toenails.

Answer: True

Bernie was mentioned in the version featuring Redman. Redman says "Baby it's brick city, you heard of that. We blessed, and hung low, like Bernie Mac.
Dogs, let 'em out, women, let 'em in. It's like I'm ODB, the way I'm freaking"

Answer: Maybe You Never Cry Again

Bernie wrote two books, "I Ain't Scared of You: Bernie Mac on How Life Is" (2001) and "Maybe You Never Cry Again" (2003). "I Am America (And So Can You)" (2007) was written by Stephen Colbert. "The Remarkable Farkle McBride"(2003) was written by John Lithgow. "Where Do Balloons Go?" (2000) was written by Jamie Lee Curtis.