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Suliman "Suli" McCullough (born January 12, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is well-known for his funny roles, especially as Dwayne "Mouse" Abercromie on the TV show The Jamie Foxx Show. He also played "Crazy Legs" in the comedy movie Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Suli McCullough has also lent his voice to characters, like a clown doll in Scary Movie 2.

About Suli McCullough

Early Life and Education

Suli McCullough was born in Cupertino, California, a city in the United States. He grew up there and finished high school at Cupertino High School in 1985. After high school, he went on to study at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

His Career in Entertainment

Suli McCullough has had a busy career in both acting and writing. Many people know him from his role as Mouse on The Jamie Foxx Show, where he played a recurring character. He also made audiences laugh as "Crazy Legs" in the movie Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. He even voiced a clown in the movie Scary Movie 2.

Besides comedy, Suli McCullough has taken on serious roles too. He played Craig Turner, the oldest son of singer Tina Turner, in the 1993 movie What's Love Got to Do with It. He also portrayed Terrence Roberts, an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, in the 1993 Disney Channel movie The Ernest Green Story.

Beyond acting, Suli McCullough is a talented writer. He worked as a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, a famous late-night talk show. He has also been the head writer for the ESPN's ESPY Awards, which celebrates achievements in sports. His writing credits also include big events like the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the American Music Awards of 2021, and the 94th Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars).

Family Life

Suli McCullough has two children with his former wife, Donyell McCullough. His older daughter, Kennedy, has followed in his footsteps and is an actress. His son, Nahzi, works as a model.

Notable Roles

Suli McCullough has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his well-known roles:

• Films:
  • What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) as Craig Turner
  • Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Crazy Legs
  • Scary Movie 2 (2001) as Clown (voice role)
• Television Shows:
  • A Different World (1990)
  • Married... with Children (1991)
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994) as Dexter
  • The Jamie Foxx Show (1999–2001) as Mouse / J.J. (24 episodes)
  • Seinfeld (1998) as Co-Worker #2