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Connecting Steve Harvey and Jack Black



Steve Harvey American television presenter, comedian, actor, author and businessman
Harvey was a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search performing on April 16, 1990, eventually leading to a long stint as host of '' It's Showtime at the Apollo'', succeeding Mark Curry in that role.

Mark Curry (actor)
In 2000, Curry had a recurring role on '' The Drew Carey Show'' as Robert Soulard, Drew Carey's boss.

Drew Carey American actor, comedian, game show host and photographer
He placed fifth, beating the only other actor, Jack Black.


Steve Harvey American television presenter, comedian, actor, author and businessman
In 1997, Harvey continued his work in stand-up comedy, performing on the Kings of Comedy tour along with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac.

Bernie Mac American comedian and actor (1957-2008)
On the day of Mac's funeral, his hometown's local television station WCIU-TV aired an exclusive television special, ''A Tribute to Bernie Mac'', and had interviews with his former colleagues including Camille Winbush, Chris Rock, Joe Torry, Cameron Diaz, Don Cheadle, and some of his family members and close friends.

Cameron Diaz
She followed ''In Her Shoes'' with a role in Nancy Meyers' romantic comedy '' The Holiday'' (2006), also starring Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black.


Steve Harvey American television presenter, comedian, actor, author and businessman
He appeared in the 2003 movie '' The Fighting Temptations'' alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles.

Cuba Gooding Jr. American actor
In 1996, Gooding reached a new level of prominence when he was cast as an arrogant yet charismatic football player in Cameron Crowe's dramatic sports comedy '' Jerry Maguire'' (1996) with co-star Tom Cruise, which was a major critical and commercial success and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Gooding an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Tom Cruise American actor and producer (born 1962)
This was followed by an unrecognizable appearance as "Les Grossman" in the 2008 comedy '' Tropic Thunder'' with Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr. This performance earned Cruise a Golden Globe nomination.


Steve Harvey American television presenter, comedian, actor, author and businessman
Harvey is the co-creator of '' Little Big Shots'', a series launched in 2016; executive producers are Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres.

Ice Cube
According to the ''Hollywood Reporter'', in October 2021, Ice Cube was set to star in the comedy film '' Oh Hell No'' alongside Jack Black, but left the project after refusing to get vaccinated for COVID-19.





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