Mario Joyner
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Mario Joyner
Born Date: October 3, 1961
Born Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Mario Joyner is best known as the host of MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour from 1988 to 1992. A prominent stand-up performer, he has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, HBO, and has opened for major tours for Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld.
Early Life and Career:
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joyner attended Vincennes University and the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a track athlete. He began his acting career in 1987 with a role in Three Men and a Baby.
Career Highlights:
Television & Hosting: He gained popularity hosting MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour and appeared frequently on The Chris Rock Show.
Film Roles: Joyner has acted in films such as Hangin' with the Homeboys, Pootie Tang, Down to Earth, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, and Just Go with It.
Voice Acting: He voiced the character Jackson in the animated film Bee Movie.
Seinfeld Connection: He is good friends with Jerry Seinfeld and appeared as two different characters in the show Seinfeld (in the episodes "The Engagement" and "The Puerto Rican Day"). He also appeared in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Known for his observational humor, Joyner has been a regular on the comedy circuit for decades, including performances at the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival.
Born Date: October 3, 1961
Born Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Mario Joyner is best known as the host of MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour from 1988 to 1992. A prominent stand-up performer, he has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, HBO, and has opened for major tours for Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld.
Early Life and Career:
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joyner attended Vincennes University and the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a track athlete. He began his acting career in 1987 with a role in Three Men and a Baby.
Career Highlights:
Television & Hosting: He gained popularity hosting MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour and appeared frequently on The Chris Rock Show.
Film Roles: Joyner has acted in films such as Hangin' with the Homeboys, Pootie Tang, Down to Earth, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, and Just Go with It.
Voice Acting: He voiced the character Jackson in the animated film Bee Movie.
Seinfeld Connection: He is good friends with Jerry Seinfeld and appeared as two different characters in the show Seinfeld (in the episodes "The Engagement" and "The Puerto Rican Day"). He also appeared in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Known for his observational humor, Joyner has been a regular on the comedy circuit for decades, including performances at the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival.