Curtis L. McClarin (December 19, 1969 – March 3, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor. He began all three careers in the beginning of the 1990s, appearing in films such as The Hard Way and Fresh, in the television film Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story about the death of Edmund Perry, and on Broadway in the Tony Award nominated musical Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk.[1][2]

Curtis McClarin
Born
Curtis L. McClarin

December 19, 1969
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2014(2014-03-03) (aged 44)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1991–2014

Career

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A resident of Brooklyn, New York, McClarin appeared in regional theatre productions across the United States.

His other film credits include Brother to Brother (2004), The Occupant and The Happening, and he had guest roles on television series such as The Good Wife, Damages, The Wire, Law & Order: SVU, Nurse Jackie and Oz.[3] He was also the voice of the Grand Theft Auto III video game character, Curtly, even though his character was deleted from the final game, his name is still credited. He narrated the audio book Small Steps by Louis Sachar.

Later life and death

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In March 2014, McClarin died in his sleep from a brain aneurysm, age 44.[2]

The season six episode of Nurse Jackie, titled "Love Jungle", and the first episode of the mini series on Adult Swim, Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter titled "Made Ya Look" are dedicated to his memory.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 The Hard Way Dead Romeos
1994 Fresh Darryl
1996 Ripe H
1997 Private Parts Airline Representative
2004 Brother to Brother Black Man on Subway
2008 The Happening Construction Crew Member
2011 The Oranges Christmas Caroler
2011 Occupant Cable Installer
2014 Every Secret Thing Principal

References

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