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Mario Joyner
Born (1961-10-03) October 3, 1961 (age 63)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Medium Stand-up, television
Nationality American
Years active 1983–2011
Notable works and roles The Chris Rock Show
Everybody Hates Chris
Where Did I Put Those Bits

Mario Joyner is an American comedian and actor. He was born on October 3, 1961. Many people know him as the host of MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour, a show he hosted from 1988 to 1992. He has also appeared in many movies and TV shows.

Early Life and Education

Mario Joyner was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After high school, he went to Vincennes University. Later, he studied at the University of Pittsburgh. At both universities, he was a track athlete.

Mario Joyner's Career in Comedy and Acting

Mario Joyner started his acting career in movies in 1987. His first film was Three Men and a Baby. He also starred in movies like Hangin' with the Homeboys and Pootie Tang.

Working with Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld

Mario Joyner is good friends with famous comedians Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. He worked with them often. He was a regular on The Chris Rock Show and Everybody Hates Chris. He also appeared in two episodes of Seinfeld, playing different characters. Mario Joyner also lent his voice to the character Jackson in the animated movie Bee Movie.

He has performed as the opening act for Chris Rock's "No Apologies" tour. He also opened for Jerry Seinfeld on his national tours. In July 2019, he appeared with Jerry Seinfeld on the show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Mario Joyner's Jokes and Appearances

Mario Joyner is known for his clever jokes. On an episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2010, host Jon Stewart shared one of Joyner's jokes. The joke was about how some people claim to have changed suddenly.

Mario Joyner's Filmography

Mario Joyner has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles.

Film Roles

Year Title Role
1987 Three Men and a Baby Cab Driver
1990 Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. Hole in the Head Thug
1991 Hangin' with the Homeboys Tom McNeal
2001 Down to Earth Apollo M.C.
2001 Pootie Tang Lacey
2002 Comedian Self
2003 Head of State Lotto Man
2003 Carolina Stage Manager
2007 Bee Movie Jackson
2011 Just Go with It Henderson
2011 Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star Claudio

Television Appearances

Year Title Role
1989 Camp MTV Self
1995, 1998 Seinfeld Lamar / Mario Joyner
1999 It's Like, You Know... Jesse Jackson
1997 The Chris Rock Show Various characters
2000–2001 Clerks: The Animated Series Lando
2003 Wanda at Large Jonathan Lyles
2005 Arrested Development Mario
2006–2008 Everybody Hates Chris Dr. Information
2010 Nick Swardson's Pretend Time Doctor
2012 Big Time Rush Security Guard
2012, 2014, 2019 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Self

See also

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