Mario Joyner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mario Joyner |
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| Born | October 3, 1961 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 (born October 3, 1961) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is well known for hosting MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour from 1988 to 1992.
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Early Life and Education
Mario Joyner was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1961. He went to Vincennes University and later the University of Pittsburgh. At both schools, he was a track athlete.
Mario Joyner's Career in Comedy and Acting
Mario Joyner started his film career in 1987. His first movie was Three Men and a Baby. He also starred in films like Hangin' with the Homeboys and Pootie Tang.
He is a close friend and often works with comedians Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. Mario Joyner was a regular on The Chris Rock Show. He also appeared on Everybody Hates Chris. He was a guest star in two Seinfeld episodes. In the movie Bee Movie, he voiced the character Jackson.
Mario Joyner has toured with Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. He was featured in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld in 2019.
Film Appearances
Mario Joyner has acted in many movies. Here are some of his film roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | Documentary film |
| 2003 | Head of State | Lotto Man | |
| 2003 | Carolina | Stage Manager | |
| 2007 | Bee Movie | Jackson | Voice role |
| 2011 | Just Go with It | Henderson | |
| 2011
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Television Roles
Mario Joyner has also appeared in many television shows. Here are some of his TV roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Camp MTV | Self | Television movie |
| 1995, 1998 | Seinfeld | Lamar / Mario Joyner | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Jesse Jackson | Episode: "The Long Goodbye" |
| 1997 | The Chris Rock Show | Various roles | Appeared in 5 episodes |
| 2000–2001 | Clerks: The Animated Series | Lando | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Wanda at Large | Jonathan Lyles | Episode: "King Rat" |
| 2005 | Arrested Development | Mario | Episode: "Meat the Veals" |
| 2006–2008 | Everybody Hates Chris | Dr. Information | Appeared in 9 episodes |
| 2010 | Nick Swardson's Pretend Time | Doctor | Episode: "Mudslide Junction" |
| 2012 | Big Time Rush | Security Guard | Episode: "Bel Air Rush" |
| 2012, 2014, 2019 | Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Self | Appeared in 3 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Mario Joyner para niños
