Mark Curry

Perhaps best known as the star of his own hit sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting "Showtime At The Apollo," comedian, actor, and host Mark Curry is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring acts.

He appeared this July at the prestigious "Just For Laughs" Festival in Montreal as host of the "The Masters" show and gave a stand-out performance as a special guest at the "Best of the Uptown Comics" shows. He was also called upon by "Entertainment Tonight" to be their correspondent for the festival. Curry will also be showcasing his talent this fall on the new season of Russell Simmons' critically acclaimed Def Comedy Jam series on HBO.

In addition to his stand-up performances, which have included numerous comedy specials on HBO and Comedy Central, Curry appeared opposite Kirstie Alley in his recurring role on Showtime's hit series "Fat Actress." He also lent his golden touch as the host of BET's comedy talent search show "Coming to the Stage," making the show the network's #1 series in its first season. His love of basketball was evident with his stand-out role as a special NBA correspondent for "ESPN's Cold Pizza."