Chris Tucker Bio | Wiki
Chris Tucker is an American actor and comedian. He made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam. Chris frequently appeared on the show during the 1990s.
He appeared in the films Friday, The Fifth Element, Money Talks, and Jackie Brown. Later, he gained fame in the 2000s for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour series, for which he received several accolades.
Chris Tucker Age
Chris was born on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is 51 years old.
Chris Tucker Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (Approx. 1.85 m).
Chris Tucker Family
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Mary Louise and Norris Tucker. Chris is One of six children including his siblings Dexter and Tammye. He learned early in life that humor had the power to draw attention to himself both at school and at home. His father was an independent businessman who owned a janitorial service. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia
Chris Tucker Wife
Chris was married to his ex-wife Azja Pryor from 1997 to 2003. Together, they have a son named Destin. Chris divides his time between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Atlanta. He once owned a home in Montverde, Florida in the Orlando, Florida area, however, it was foreclosed on in 2011.
Chris Tucker Education
After graduating from Columbia High School, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his comedy career. Chris’ comedy influences were Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. He was known by his teachers and high school classmates for making people laugh by doing impressions of Murphy, Michael Jackson, and others. Chris grew up in a Pentecostal Christian household, as his parents were members of the Church of God in Christ during his childhood.
Chris Tucker Movies
33rd NAACP Image Awards
36th NAACP Image Awards
African American Lives
BET Awards 2013
Chris Tucker – Live
2nd Annual Urban One Honors
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
Silver Linings Playbook
Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 2
Jackie Brown
Money Talks
The Fifth Element
Chris Tucker The Fifth Element
In 1997, he co-starred in the film The Fifth Element, an English-language French science fiction action film conceived and directed by Luc Besson, as well as co-written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. It stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Chris, and Milla Jovovich.
Primarily set in the 23rd century, the film’s central plot involves the survival of planet Earth, which becomes the responsibility of Korben Dallas (Willis), a taxicab driver and former special forces major, after a young woman (Jovovich) falls into his cab.
Chris Tucker Friday
He appeared in the films Friday, alongside N.W.A rapper Ice Cube in 1995. Friday is an American buddy stoner comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The first installment in the Friday franchise, the film stars Ice Cube, Chris, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tiny “Zeus” Lister Jr., John Witherspoon, Regina King, and Anna Maria Horsford. Set in South Central Los Angeles, it follows unemployed friends Craig Jones and Smokey, who face troubles after becoming indebted to a local drug dealer.
Chris Tucker And Jackie Chan | Rush Hour
Chris is friends with Hong Kong martial artist Jackie Chan with who he 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. 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.
Chris Tucker On Michael Jackson
Chris was close with singer Michael Jackson: introducing and dancing with him at his 30th Anniversary Celebration. He then appeared in his video “You Rock My World” from the 2001 album Invincible, and attended his memorial service. Chris’ 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 on Friday.
Chris Tucker Religion
He grew up in a Pentecostal Christian household, as his parents were members of the Church of God in Christ during his childhood.
Chris Tucker Epstein
In 2020, he appeared on Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, an American web documentary television miniseries about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The miniseries is based on the 2016 book of the same name by James Patterson and co-written by John Connolly and Tim Malloy. Filthy Rich was released on May 27, 2020, on Netflix.
Chris Tucker Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Chris’ estimated net worth is $5 million.
Is Chris Tucker Married
Chris was married to Azja Pryor from 1997 to 2003. Together, they have a son named Destin.
Who Is Chris Tucker
He is a 51-year-old American actor and comedian. He made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam. Chris frequently appeared on the show during the 1990s. He appeared in the films Friday, The Fifth Element, Money Talks, and Jackie Brown.