Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Bernie Mac

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Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 08-09-2008, 10:56 AM:

Not really a huge fan of the guy but didn't dislike him, he was pretty funny in the Ocean's series. HE died pretty young so that's kind of sad.

Posted by Bobby Henderson (Member # 840) on 08-09-2008, 11:16 AM:

Surprising news. I had no idea Bernie Mac was struggling with some serious health problems (sarcoidosis). I'd usually expect someone his age to die of a heart attack due to undiagnosed heart disease -or in a car accident or something along those lines. Pneumonia is a pretty bad way to check out.

Bernie Mac's stand up routine was pretty crude. I liked the supporting performances he gave in a lot of different movies. He was great in Bad Santa. Bernie stole lots of scenes in How to be a Player.

HBO is playing Transformers tonight. Mac played a used car salesman in that movie.

Posted by John Wilson (Member # 269) on 08-09-2008, 12:19 PM:

And only 50 years old... very sad. [Frown]

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 08-09-2008, 01:13 PM:

EXACTLY what Mike said. [Wink]

My sentiments on all counts.

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 08-09-2008, 05:56 PM:

I was very confused when I first saw this thread. I was originally thinking it was the character from Weekend at Bernie's. It took me a bit to put 2 and 2 together. I always thought of this guy as the "Eyeball Dude".