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- Hanging with Mr. Cooper. Running from 1992 to 1997 on ABC, Hanging with Mr. Cooper told the story of Mark Cooper (played by Mark Curry) an NBA player who became a substitute teacher, as well as his roommate (Holly Robinson Peete), friends and family (yep, that's Raven-Symoné in one of her earliest roles!).
- Mark Curry. Since starring as the titular NBA star-turned-teacher Marcus Cooper on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry has appeared as a guest star and in recurring spots on shows like The Drew Carey Show and Nick At Nite's See Dad Run.
- Holly Robinson Peete. Shortly after Hangin' with Mr. Cooper aired its final episode in 1997, Holly Robinson and her husband, Rodney Peete, welcomed twins: daughter Ryan and a son Rodney Jr.
- Dawnn Lewis. Dawnn Lewis first made her name on the NBC series A Different World, but she solidified herself into TV stardom as Robin Dumars on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper's first season.
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- Mark Curry Played The Title Character in ‘Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper’
- Holly Robinson Peete Portrayed Vanessa Russell, Mark’s Roommate/Love Interest
- Marquise Wilson Played Tyler Foster, Mark’s Annoying Neighbor
- Omar Gooding Played Earvin Rodman, One of Mark’s Students
- Dawnn Lewis Played Robin Dumars, Mark’s Best Friend
- Nell Carter Portrayed Principal P.J. Moore in ‘Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper’
Since portraying the former basketball star–turned–teacher at Oakridge High School on Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry has focused on stand-up comedy. He has also occasionally accepted small television and film roles. In 2006, while Curry was doing laundry, an aerosol can exploded, leaving the actor with second-degree burns over 20% of his body ...
Previously known for her role as Judy Hoffs on 21 Jump Street, the ’80s cop drama co-starring Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete played Vanessa Russell on Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper. Vanessa was Mark’s roommate but later became his love interest and eventually his wife. After Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper ended, Robinson Peete appeared as a regular on the si...
ActorMarquise Wilson portrayed Mark’s obnoxious next-door neighbor, Tyler Foster. Although Wilson was in nearly every episode, he rarely received as much screen time as the other characters. After Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper ended, Wilson guest-starred in several popular TV series, including Touched by an Angel, NYPD Blue, and Six Feet Under. He also l...
Omar Gooding portrayed Mark’s student Earvin Rodman, who played basketball with the Oakridge Penguins. After Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper ended, Gooding appeared on many other TV shows, including One on One, Smart Guy, Playmakers, Miami Medical, Barbershop, and Family Time. The actor has also been in many movies, such as Baby Boy and Christmas in Compto...
Dawnn Lewis portrayed Robin Dumars, Mark’s longtime friend. Robin helped Mark get a teaching job and persuaded him to move in with her and Vanessa. Following the end ofHangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Lewis continued her career as an actor, singer, and award-winning songwriter. She has also promoted awareness for causes such as empowering girls and young w...
Screen and stage legend Nell Carter played P.J. Moore, the principal of Oakridge High and Mark’s sister’s best friend. Her character had babysat Mark as a kid, and throughout the show, she’s tough on him. Carter was already well known for her star turn in the ’80s sitcom Gimme a Break! And after Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, she appeared in several othe...
Mar 14, 2024 · The spunky character launched her career as a child star, which eventually included Symoné's music career and other TV stints, including a two-year run on "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." When the...
Sep 22, 2022 · With stellar performances from Raven Symoné, Nell Carter, Dawnn Lewis, and Mark Curry, this hilarious sitcom provided audiences with loads of laughter during its five-season run. By Okla Jones...
Oct 7, 2023 · When she was only three years old, Raven-Symoné found notable success playing Denise Huxtable's stepdaughter, Olivia Kendall, on "The Cosby Show." Since her infectious personality served her well on the NBC series, producers for "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" sought after Raven to play the quick-witted daughter of Geneva Lee, Nicole Lee.
Jun 26, 2020 · By far the biggest name to come out of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Raven-Symoné — who played Nicole Lee on the series — continues to be a marketable star. She successfully navigated her way ...
Oct 26, 2021 · Symoné recently spoke about how her experience on Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper was stressful during her TV One profile, Uncensored. She disclosed that her weight was beginning to be discussed at only...
