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Chris Tucker | |
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| Born | Christopher Tucker |
| Height | 6'1 (185 cm) |
| Website | www.christucker.com |
Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1972) is an American actor and comedian.
Biography
Early life
Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary, who was involved in church work, and Norris Tucker, who owned a janitorial service.[1][2] His paternal ancestry was traced back to the Mbundu ethnic group of Angola and his mother's to Cameroon;[3][4][5] Tucker has also managed to trace his family tree back to the 1830s.[6] Tucker was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
Career
Tucker's first major movie role was alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 cult favorite Friday. He also starred with Charlie Sheen in 1997's Money Talks and alongside Bruce Willis inThe Fifth Element in the same year. He later starred in the 1998 martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, in which he played James Carter, an abrasive, wise-cracking detective. Realizing the success of the first Rush Hour film, Tucker held out from studio bosses until they paid his price tag of $10 million for Rush Hour 2, which also became an enormous success. The other star, Jackie Chan, received $15 million and gross points. Rush Hour 3 Tucker reprised his role as James Carter.
In 2005, Tucker participated in African American Lives, a PBS program hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. where his roots were traced back to the Mbundu tribe living in Angola. Tucker would also travel to Angola, the birthplace of his ancestors, with Gates.[7]
Tucker's last two films were Rush Hour and its sequel. His latest appearance was the third film in the hit franchise, which was released on August 10, 2007. Despite a flurry at the start of his career, he has only made three film appearances since 1998, all as Detective James Carter. Tucker's career trajectory was unusual in that, while he has made such a relatively small number of films, he has already become a member of the unofficial "20 million per film" club, joining such actors as Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Tucker signed a two movie contract with New Line Cinema for 40 million dollars to star in Rush Hour 3 and another unnamed film( Possibly Mr. President). He is also to receive 20% of the gross against his salary from the 3rd Rush Hour film.[8]
Tucker continues to perform stand-up comedy. He also appears occasionally at charity concerts and functions and is dedicated to helping bring attention to African poverty and hunger issues in the U.S.
Personal life
On April 19, 2005, Tucker was arrested by Georgia State Troopers in McDuffie County for reckless driving and fleeing to elude after he did not pull over immediately. Sheriffs claimed he was driving 109 mph in his 2005 Bentley Continental GT.[9] Tucker claimed he was in a hurry because he was late for church.
On May 25, 2005, he testified in defense of Michael Jackson during Jackson's trial on charges of child molestation.
Tucker is real life friends with Rush Hour co-star Jackie Chan and singer Michael Jackson, and appeared in Jackson's video "You Rock My World" (2001) and on the intro of the track on the Album (Invincible). He is also a friend of Bill Clinton and traveled with the former President overseas.
Tucker is a New York Yankees fan.
Filmography
- 2008 — Mr. President - (Announced)
- 2008 — Ballers - (Announced)
- 2007 — Rush Hour 3 - Detective James Carter
- 2001 — Rush Hour 2 - Detective James Carter
- 1998 — Rush Hour - Detective James Carter
- 1997 — The Fifth Element - Ruby Rhod
- 1997 — Money Talks - Franklin Hatchett
- 1997 — Jackie Brown - Beaumont Livingston
- 1995 — Dead Presidents - Skip
- 1995 — Friday - Smokey
- 1994 — House Party 3 - Johnny Booze
2009_Last Friday as Smokey
References
- ^ http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800023484/bio
- ^ http://www.filmreference.com/film/2/Chris-Tucker.html
- ^ African Ancestry & DNA Tests: The Results
- ^ http://newsblaze.com/story/20070731083811tsop.nb/newsblaze/REVIEWS1/Movie-Reviews.html
- ^ http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/chris_tucker_and_brett_ratner
- ^ African Ancestry & DNA Tests
- ^ Oprah, Bishop Jakes, Chris Tucker Trace Roots On PBS Accessed August 5, 2007 8:28PM
- ^ Chris Tucker signs onto Brett Ratner's Rush Hour 3 Accessed August 5, 2007 8:31PM
- ^ Comedian Chris Tucker Arrested Accessed August 5, 2007 8:33PM
External links
- Chris Tucker at IMDb