Started his career in stand-up comedy in 1977.

His daughter, Je'Niece, is now 27 years old and has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has been married for 3 years.

Is mentioned in Christina Aguilera's single "Dirrty"

His first professional comedy gig was at The Cotton Club in Chicago. He was so broke, he had to borrow a suit from his brother.

His character on "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].

Is a Chicago White Sox fan.

His mother and two only brothers have passed away.

He used to be a boxer.

Gets a pedicure in Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Bad Santa (2003).

His mother died from breast cancer during his sophomore year of high school.

February 2005 - revealed that has suffered from sarcoidosis, a tissue inflammation disease, since 1983. He says it has no effect on his daily life.