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| Chris Tucker | |
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 Tucker in 2019 | |
| Birth name | Christopher Tucker |
| Born | (1971-08-31) August 31, 1971 [1] Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Genres |
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| Spouse | Azja Pryor (1997–2003) |
| Children | 1 |
| Notable works and roles | Def Comedy Jam Rush Hour |
Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American comedian and actor. Tucker made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, frequently appearing on the show during the 1990s. He appeared in the films Friday, The Fifth Element, Money Talks, and Jackie Brown, and later gained fame for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour series, for which he received several accolades.
Early life and education [edit]
Christopher Tucker was born on August 31, 1971[2] [3] [4] in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest son of Mary Louise (née Bryant) and Norris Tucker.[3] One of six children, Tucker learned early in life that humor had the power to draw attention to himself both at school and at home.[5] His father was an independent businessman who owned a janitorial service.[6] [7] Tucker grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and after graduating from Columbia High School, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his comedy career. His comedy influences were Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, and Tucker was known by his teachers and high school classmates for making people laugh by doing impressions of Murphy, Michael Jackson, and others.[8] Tucker grew up in a Pentecostal Christian household, as his parents were members of the Church of God in Christ during his childhood.[ citation needed ]
Career [edit]
Tucker began showcasing his comedy skills before an audience in local Atlanta comedy clubs until he decided to move to Los Angeles in 1990 to further pursue his stand-up comedy career.[9] In 1992, Tucker was a frequent performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam.[10] He made his cinematic debut in House Party 3 in 1994[11] and gained greater film recognition alongside N.W.A rapper Ice Cube in Friday the following year.[11] In 1997, he co-starred in the films The Fifth Element and Money Talks. He also played a supporting role in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown and had a starring role in the spy comedy Double-O-Soul, but was never released.[12]
Along with Hong Kong martial artist Jackie Chan, Tucker starred as LAPD detective James Carter in the martial arts action comedy film series Rush Hour. After the commercial success of the first Rush Hour film, he held out for a $20 million salary for Rush Hour 2, and was paid $25 million for Rush Hour 3.[13] The latter was part of a $40 million two-movie contract with New Line Cinema that also included an unnamed future film. He was also to receive 20% of the gross from Rush Hour 3.[14]
Tucker did not reprise his role as Smokey in Next Friday (2000) or Friday After Next (2002) for religious reasons, later explaining that he didn't want to encourage others to smoke weed.[15] He starred in Michael Jackson's video "You Rock My World" and made a cameo appearance in Tupac Shakur's "California Love".[16] On February 13, 1999, Tucker participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game. Other celebrities participating included rapper Master P, NBA Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler and Dominique Wilkins, wide receiver Terrell Owens, and four Harlem Globetrotters.
Tucker was announced in 2007 to star in the New Line drama film Mr. S: My Life with Frank Sinatra, directed by Brett Ratner and based on George Jacobs's autobiography of working as Frank Sinatra's valet during the Rat Pack era of 1953–68.[17]
In 2011, Tucker made a comeback to stand-up comedy. The next year, he returned to film in Silver Linings Playbook, co-starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Tucker's performance in the film was well received by critics and audiences alike.[ citation needed ] The film itself received numerous nominations and awards including the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast. He also hosted the 2013 BET Awards. In 2016, he appeared in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Personal life [edit]
Tucker has a son named Destin with his ex-wife Azja Pryor.[18] He divides his time between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.[ citation needed ]
Tucker is good friends with fellow Rush Hour co-star Jackie Chan. He was also close with singer Michael Jackson: introducing and dancing with him at his 30th Anniversary Celebration; appearing in his video "You Rock My World" from the 2001 album Invincible; and attending his memorial service. Tucker's career was also influenced by Jackson, as he is seen dancing and singing to "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" in a scene in Rush Hour 2 and imitating Jackson's dancing style in Friday. He endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 primaries.[19] [20]
Tucker participated in professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s 2006 PBS documentary on the genetic makeup of African Americans, African American Lives, that specifically focused on stories of Native American heritage in African-American communities. Tucker's DNA test results showed African, European, and "likely some Native American" ancestors.[21] Tucker's patrilineal ancestry was also traced back to the Ambundu ethnic group of Angola and one line of his mother's to the Bamileke of Cameroon.[22] [23] He also traced his family tree back to the 1830s.[24] Tucker and Gates were shown visiting Angola, the birthplace of some of his ancestors.[25]
In 2014, Tucker settled a $2.5 million tax debt. A representative blamed "poor accounting and business management".[26] In November 2021, the IRS sued Tucker seeking $9.6 million in back taxes.[27]
Also in 2014, Tucker told an interviewer that he refrains from using harsh profanity in his performances due to his Christian faith.[28]
Filmography [edit]
Film [edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | MC in mall | Uncredited |
| 1994 | House Party 3 | Johnny Booze | |
| 1995 | Friday | Smokey | Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo (with Ice Cube) |
| Panther | Bodyguard | ||
| Dead Presidents | Skip | ||
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | Ruby Rhod | Nominated – Razzie Award for Worst New Star |
| Money Talks | Franklin Hatchett | ||
| Jackie Brown | Beaumont Livingston | ||
| 1998 | Rush Hour | Detective James Carter | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Duo – Action/Adventure (with Jackie Chan) MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo (with Jackie Chan) Nominated – Image Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Nominated – Kids Choice Awards for Favorite Movie Actor Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Jackie Chan) |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Kids Choice Awards for Favorite Movie Actor Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Comedy MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Jackie Chan) Nominated – BET Award for Best Actor Nominated – Kids Choice Awards for Favorite Male Butt Kicker Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Sequence Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team (with Jackie Chan) Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry (with Jackie Chan) | |
| 2007 | Rush Hour 3 | Nominated – People's Choice Award for Favorite On-Screen Match-up (with Jackie Chan) Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Jackie Chan and Sun Mingming) | |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Danny McDaniels | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 2016 | Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk | Albert | |
| TBA | Untitled Ben Affleck Nike film | Howard White | Filming |
Television [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Rapper | Episode: "Please Pass the Jock" |
| Def Comedy Jam | Himself | 2 episodes | |
| 2001 | 32nd NAACP Image Awards | Host | TV special |
| Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration | Himself | Guest | |
| Diary | Episode: "What About Me?" | ||
| 2002 | 33rd NAACP Image Awards | Host | TV special |
| 2005 | 36th NAACP Image Awards | TV special | |
| 2006 | African American Lives | Himself | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | BET Awards 2013 | Host | TV special |
| 2015 | Chris Tucker – Live | Himself | Netflix Exclusive Standup Special[29] |
| 2020 | 2nd Annual Urban One Honors | Co-Host | TV special |
| Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich | Himself | Archive footage |
Music videos [edit]
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Nuttin' But Love (Heavy D)" | Heavy D & the Boyz |
| 1995 | "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" | Dr. Dre |
| "California Love" | Tupac Shakur featuring Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman | |
| 1997 | "Feel So Good" | Mase |
| 2001 | "You Rock My World" | Michael Jackson |
| 2005 | "Shake It Off" | Mariah Carey |
References [edit]
- ^ ChrisTucker.com
- ^ Stated on African American Lives, 2006
- ^ a b Gates, Jr., Henry Louis (January 2009). In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary Blacks Reclaimed Their Past . Crown. p. 397. ISBN978-0-307-38240-5.
- ^ "Bio - Chris Tucker Actor, Comedian, Humanitarian Chris Tucker". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016. Official Bio
- ^ "Tucker's early life". Archived from the original on March 29, 2019.
- ^ Chris Tucker Biography – Yahoo! Movies. Archived October 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chris Tucker Biography Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine filmreference.com.
- ^ Abbey, C. D., ed. (2001). Biography today: Profiles of people of interest to young readers. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics.
- ^ Oblender, D. G.; Phelps, S.; Rubiner, J.; Pendergast, S. (2008). "Chris Tucker". Contemporary Black Biography. 62: 144–147.
- ^ mirobo1 Added (August 31, 2006). "Def Comedy Jam on". Tv.com . Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Chris Tucker at IMDb
- ^ Who's Who in America (68th ed.). Berkeley Heights, NJ: Marquis Who's Who. 2013.
- ^ Grossberg, Josh. "Chris Tucker's Taxing Situation" Archived July 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, E! News, July 28, 2010
- ^ "Chris Tucker signs onto Brett Ratner's Rush Hour 3" Archived August 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. MovieWeb.com, May 5, 2005. Retrieved August 5, 2007.
- ^ "Ice Cube reveals Chris Tucker turned down $12M for role in 'Friday' sequel". cnn.com . Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ You Rock My World at IMDb
- ^ Giles, Jeff. "Chris Tucker, Brett Ratner Reteam for Sinatra" Archived November 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Rotten Tomatoes, September 20, 2007.
- ^ Falcone, Dana Rose (May 21, 2019). "Family Night Out! Chris Tucker Brings Lookalike Son to Quentin Tarantino's Cannes Premiere". People.
- ^ Nedra Pickler (January 22, 2008). "Obama sees rock-star power in action". Yahoo! News. Retrieved January 28, 2008. [ dead link ]
- ^ Candace Newson (January 26, 2008). "On the trail: Stars talk politics, endorsements as they 'stand for change' with Obama". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved January 28, 2008.
- ^ Richard Willing (February 1, 2006). "DNA rewrites history for African-Americans". USA Today. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
- ^ "African Ancestry & DNA Tests: The Results" Archived March 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Chris Tucker and Brett Ratner". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on December 31, 2008.
- ^ African Ancestry & DNA Tests Archived December 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Oprah, Bishop Jakes, Chris Tucker Trace Roots On PBS Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ Duke, Alan (September 1, 2014). "Chris Tucker settles huge tax bill; poor management blamed for IRS lien". CNN . Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ Brisco, Elise (November 17, 2021). "'Friday' star Chris Tucker faces lawsuit claiming he owes IRS more than $9 million in taxes". USAToday.com . Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ MacPherson, Guy (July 23, 2014). "Faith keeps Chris Tucker's comedy clean". The Georgia Straight.
- ^ "Chris Tucker Live". IMDb.
External links [edit]
- Official website
- Chris Tucker at IMDb
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Tucker
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