Chris Tucker

Also Known As: 克里斯·塔克, Κρις Τάκερ, 크리스 터커, کریس تاکر

Biography: Christopher "Chris" Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy and Smokey in the 1995 film Friday. Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest son of Mary Louise and Norris Tucker. Tucker was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After graduating from Columbia High School, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy and movies. In 1992, Tucker was a frequent performer on Def Comedy Jam. He made his cinematic debut in House Party 3, and gained greater film recognition alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 film Friday. In 1997, he co-starred with Charlie Sheen in Money Talks, and alongside Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element. Tucker did not reprise his role of Smokey in Next Friday (2000) because he had become a born-again Christian after filming Money Talks (1997).He later starred in the 1998 martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequels, Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3, in which he played James Carter, an abrasive wise-cracking detective. Tucker is good friends with fellow Rush Hour star Jackie Chan, and was also close friends with the late singer Michael Jackson, introducing and dancing with him at his 30th Anniversary Special, appearing in Jackson's video "You Rock My World" from his 2001 album Invincible and attending Jackson's memorial service. A friend of Bill Clinton, Tucker has traveled with the former President overseas, though he endorsed Barack Obama rather than Hillary Clinton in the 2008 primaries. On February 13, 2009, Tucker participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Birthday: August 31, 1971

Adult: No

Gender: Male

Popularity:

4.25%

Known For:

The Fifth Element
Jackie Brown
Rush Hour
Friday
Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 2
Dead Presidents
Money Talks
Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious
Silver Linings Playbook
Air
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
A Concert for Hurricane Relief
Panther
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Chris Tucker: Live
Rush Hour 4
Live 8
Jackie Chan: Down to Earth
Q: The Man
Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
The Meteor Man
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Meteor Man
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
House Party 3
You Rock My World