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Suli McCullough
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Suliman McCullough
January 12, 1968 Cupertino, California, U.S.
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Suliman "Suli" McCullough (born January 12, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is well-known for his role as Dwayne "Mouse" Abercromie on The Jamie Foxx Show, a TV comedy. He also played a character called "Crazy Legs" in the 1996 movie Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. You might also recognize his voice as a clown doll in the movie Scary Movie 2.
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Early Life and Education
Suli McCullough was born in Cupertino, California, in 1968. He finished high school at Cupertino High School in 1985. After that, he went to college at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Suli McCullough's Career in Entertainment
Suli McCullough has taken on many different acting roles. He played Tina Turner's oldest son, Craig Turner, in the 1993 movie What's Love Got to Do with It. He also played Terrence Roberts, an important figure in civil rights history, in the 1993 Disney Channel movie The Ernest Green Story.
Besides acting, McCullough is also a talented writer. He worked as a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He has also been the main writer for ESPN's ESPY Awards, which celebrate achievements in sports. More recently, he was a writer for big award shows like the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the American Music Awards of 2021, and the 94th Academy Awards.
Suli McCullough's Film Roles
Suli McCullough has appeared in several movies. Here are some of his notable film roles:
- 1993: What's Love Got to Do with It as Craig Turner
- 1996: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood as Crazy Legs
- 1996: The Cable Guy as a Basketball Player
- 2001: Scary Movie 2 as the voice of a Clown
Suli McCullough's Television Appearances
McCullough has also been in many television shows. Some of his well-known TV roles include:
- 1990: A Different World as Clarence Peel
- 1991: Married... with Children as Dave
- 1994: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Dexter
- 1998: Seinfeld as Co-Worker #2
- 1999–2001: The Jamie Foxx Show as Mouse / J.J. (24 episodes)
- 2001: Angel as an EMT
Suli McCullough's Family Life
Suli McCullough has two children with his former wife, Donyell McCullough. His older daughter, Kennedy, is also an actress. His son, Nahzi, works as a model.
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