Curtis McClarin facts for kids

Curtis L. McClarin (born December 19, 1969 – died March 3, 2014) was an American actor. He acted in movies, TV shows, and on stage. He started his acting career in the early 1990s.

He appeared in films like The Hard Way and Fresh. He also acted in the TV movie Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story. On Broadway, he was in the musical Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk. This musical was even nominated for a Tony Award.

Curtis McClarin's Acting Career

Curtis McClarin lived in Brooklyn, New York. He performed in many plays across the United States. These plays were part of regional theatre productions.

Movies and TV Shows

He acted in several other movies. These include Brother to Brother (2004), The Occupant, and The Happening.

Curtis also had guest roles on popular TV shows. You might have seen him in The Good Wife, Damages, and The Wire. He also appeared in Law & Order: SVU, Nurse Jackie, and Oz.

Voice Acting and Narration

Beyond acting on screen, Curtis McClarin also used his voice. He was the voice of a character named Curtly in the Grand Theft Auto III video game. Even though his character was removed from the final game, he was still given credit.

He also narrated an audio book. This was Small Steps by the author Louis Sachar.

Later Life and Legacy

Curtis McClarin passed away in March 2014. He was 44 years old. He died in his sleep from a brain aneurysm.

Two TV episodes were dedicated to his memory. One was the Nurse Jackie episode "Love Jungle" from season six. The other was the first episode of the mini-series Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter, titled "Made Ya Look".

Filmography