Mitch Mullany
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| Born | Mitchell Paul Mullany September 20, 1968 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2008 (aged 39) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–2008 |
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| Website | web |
Mitchell Paul Mullany (September 20, 1968 – May 25, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and author. Mullany was best known for his portrayal of White Mike in the 1990s comedy sitcom The Wayans Bros and as Nick Freno in the sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, which both aired on The WB.
Career
Mullany was born in
An Evening at the Improv. After a minor recurring role as White Mike on the sitcom The Wayans Bros. from 1995 to 1996, he starred in his own series, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher from 1996 to 1998. Both shows aired on The WB. During his breaks from Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, he continued to perform his stand-up act around the country. In 1999, he wrote and starred in his first feature film The Breaks as Derrick King. In 2003, he hosted an ABC reality series called All American Girl.[1] He also appeared numerous times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[citation needed
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In 2006, he wrote and published a book titled Stranded at Almost, and started a YouTube channel on January 27, 2007.
Personal life
Mullany spent most of his time between his hometown of Oakland, California and Los Angeles, California.
Death
Mullany died on May 25, 2008, of a diabetes-related stroke.[2]
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | The Breaks | Derrick King | Writer |
| 2002 | The Sweetest Thing | Craig | |
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Joey | 1 episode |
| 1995–1996 | The Wayans Bros. | White Mike | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 1996–1998 | Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher | Nick Freno | Lead role, 43 episodes |
References
- ^ "Comedian Mitch Mullany dies at 39". Variety. May 30, 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2008.
- ^ "Obituary: Mitchell Paul Mullany". San Francisco Chronicle. June 29, 2008.
External links
- Mitch Mullany at IMDb
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