Christopher Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, on August 31, 1971, is an American actor and comedian. Young Chris Tucker first started his career as a stand-up comedian. He got his television debut in ABC comedy sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) in episode "Please Pass the Jock", in role as Rapper. He made his big screen debut in coming of age comedy film House Party 3 (1994) in role as Johnny Booze. Tucker's breakthrough performance came as Smokey in drama comedy film Friday (1995).
Chris Tucker height is 6' 1" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 185 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 178.5 іn pоunds or 81 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 53 years old. His shoe size is 12 US | 45 EU.
Chris Tucker
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Birth Date:
August 31, 1971
Age:
53 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Height:
6 ft 1 in | 185 cm
Net Worth:
$11 Million
Weight:
81 kg | 178.5 lbs
Shoe Size:
12 US | 45 EU
He played Detective James Carter in Rush Hour film series:
Rush Hour (1998), for which he won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Duo - Action / Adventure
Rush Hour 2 (2001), for which he won the Kids' Choice Blimp Award for Favorite Male Movie Star
Rush Hour 3 (2007), for which he was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Favorite On Screen Match-up
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for his role as Smokey in drama comedy film Friday (1995).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his role as Danny in romantic comedy drama movie Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
The Fifth Element (1997) - Ruby Rhod
Money Talks (1997) - Franklin Hatchett
Dead Presidents (1995) - Skip
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) - Albert
Air (2023) - Howard White
He appeared in PBS television miniseries African American Lives (2006) in 4 episodes.
He hosted BET Awards 2013, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.
He starred in Netflix Exclusive Standup Special "Chris Tucker – Live" (2015).
Graduated from Columbia High School in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Has Native American and African ancestry.
Has three older brothers: Dexter, Darryl Jones, Norris Tucker, Jr. and two sisters: Tammye Stocks, Lacretia Tarver.
Featured in music videos for:
Heavy D & the Boyz "Nuttin' But Love (Heavy D)" (1994)
Michael Jackson "You Rock My World" (2001)
Dr. Dre "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" (1995)
Tupac Shakur featuring Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman "California Love" (1995)
Mase "Feel So Good" (1997)
Mariah Carey "Shake It Off" (2005)
Good friend with Jackie Chan.
He was close friend with Michael Jackson.
He was paid $20 million salary for Rush Hour 2 (2001) and $25 million for Rush Hour 3 (2007).
He is an official ambassador for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation.
Lives in Bel Air, Las Vegas and Atlanta.
He was married to casting director Azja Pryor (1997–2003), they have one son, Destin.
He dated Vanessa Mendoza (2005) and Nia Long.
Has been in a long-term relationship with India Arie, since 2007.