Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie’s casting in New Jack City – a tale of ... the tragic addict memorably portrayed by Chris Rock, only for fate to intervene ...

Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990s movies, including New Jack City, starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock, Above The Rim, starring Tupac Shakur, and Sugar Hill, also starring Snipes.

The Chris Rock Show, for five seasons from 1997 to 2000. The comedian then expanded into film, earning roles in New Jack City (1991), Dogma (1999) and Nurse Betty (2000). Rock began writing ...

The film starred Peebles, Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne and Chris Rock. "New Jack City" grossed nearly $50 million at the domestic box office and helped set the stage for more films about ...

The film starred Van Peebles, Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne and Chris Rock. “New Jack City” grossed nearly $50 million at the domestic box office and helped set the stage for more films ...

Barry Michael Cooper, the acclaimed screenwriter best known for his “Harlem trilogy” consisting of the films “New Jack City” (1991), “Sugar Hill” and “Above the Rim” (both 1994), died Wednesday of ...