Marc Wilmore facts for kids

Marc Edward Wilmore (born May 4, 1963 – died January 30, 2021) was a talented American writer, producer, actor, and comedian. He helped create many popular TV shows. Marc Wilmore worked on shows like In Living Color, The PJs, The Simpsons, and F Is for Family. He was nominated for the important Primetime Emmy Award 10 times. Marc was also the younger brother of famous comedian Larry Wilmore.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Marc Edward Wilmore was born on May 4, 1963. His parents were Betty and Larry. He grew up in Fontana, California. Marc had five brothers and sisters. His older brother, Larry Wilmore, is also a well-known TV comedian. Marc studied at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

In the early 1990s, Marc Wilmore started his career. He got a job as a writer for the comedy show In Living Color. This show featured short, funny skits. Later, he became a cast member in the show's last season.

Marc's Impersonations and Writing

On In Living Color, Marc Wilmore was great at impersonating famous people. He mimicked stars like Isabel Sanford and James Earl Jones. He also created funny sketches. These sketches imagined what classic TV shows would be like with African-American actors. For his writing on the show, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.

After In Living Color, Marc continued writing. He wrote for The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno. He also wrote for The PJs. This was a stop-motion animated show for adults. His older brother Larry helped create The PJs. Marc also voiced a character on the show, a police officer named Walter Burkett.

Working on The Simpsons

While working on The PJs, Marc Wilmore got involved in a funny prank. Staff members from The Simpsons TV show organized it. Marc pretended to be the mayor of East St. Louis, Illinois. He acted angry at a writer named Matt Selman. This was because of a joke about the city in a Simpsons episode.

Marc's Role and Emmy Win

Because he helped with the prank, Marc Wilmore got a small role. He played a psychologist in a Simpsons episode called "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge". Later, he joined The Simpsons writing team. This was during the show's thirteenth season. His first writing credit was for a part in "Treehouse of Horror XIII".

In 2008, Marc won a big award. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. This was for his work as a producer on The Simpsons episode "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind". This award showed his important contribution to the show.

Later Work and Legacy

In the 2010s, Marc Wilmore worked on another animated show. It was called F Is for Family. He was a writer and an executive producer for this series. Michael Price, who worked with Marc on The PJs and The Simpsons, helped create this show. Marc also provided several voices for characters in F Is for Family.

Marc Wilmore passed away on January 30, 2021. He was 57 years old. He died at a hospital in Pomona, California. His brother Larry shared that Marc had been battling COVID and other health issues for many years. Larry mentioned that Marc had health problems related to a kidney transplant he had in the 1990s.

Two TV episodes were dedicated to Marc Wilmore. One was "A Very Merry F***ing Christmas," from F Is for Family. The other was The Simpsons episode "Wad Goals." These dedications honored his memory and contributions.

Marc Wilmore's TV Credits

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In Spanish: Marc Wilmore para niños