Chris Tucker Biography
Chris Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian who has appeared in a number of hit movies.
Biography
An African-American comedian known for his loud, high-strung character
personality and high-pitched voice, his first major movie role was alongside
rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 movie Friday. He also starred with Charlie Sheen in
1997 movie Money Talks and had a remarkable appearance in The Fifth Element in
the same year. His best-known role was in the 1998 martial arts action comedy
Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, where he played an abrasive,
wise-cracking detective. He received $20 million for Rush Hour 2 while Jackie
Chan received $15 million.
In 2005, Chris Tucker participated in African American Lives, a PBS program
hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. where his roots where traced back to a tribe
living in Angola. Tucker would also travel to Angola, the birthplace of his
ancestors with Gates.
On April 17, 2005, Chris Tucker was arrested by Georgia State Troopers in
McDuffie County for reckless driving and fleeing to elude after he did not pull
over right away. Sheriffs claimed he was driving 109 mph in his 2005 Bentley.
On May 25, 2005, he testified in defense of Michael Jackson during Jackson's
trial on charges of child molestation.
Currently, Chris Tucker continues to perform stand-up comedy and appeared
briefly as Mariah Carey's passenger in
the video for her 2005 hit "Shake It Off".
Chris Tucker's last two films were Rush Hour and its sequel, and his next film
appearance will be the third film in the hit franchise, scheduled for release in
2007. Despite a flurry at the start of his career, he has only made two film
appearances over the past seven years, both as Detective James Carter. Apart
from his stand-up performances he appears occasionally at charity concerts and
functions and is dedicated to helping bring attention to African poverty and
hunger issues in America.
Film List
- 1994 — House Party
- 1995 — Friday
- 1995 — Dead Presidents
- 1997 — Jackie Brown
- 1997 — Money Talks
- 1997 — The Fifth Element
- 1998 — Rush Hour
- 2001 — Rush Hour 2
- 2007 — Rush Hour 3
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