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Chris Tucker Biography (Actor and Comedian, Best Known for His Roles in the 'Rush Hour' Triology)

Birthday: August 31, 1971 (Virgo)

Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Christopher Tucker, popularly known as Chris Tucker, is an American actor, stand-up comedian and humanist. Tucker would perform in front of his friends, family members and he even took part in talent competitions while in school. His classmates gave him the Most Humorous Prize for his performances. Being inspired by Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Robin Harris in movies and television, he decided to take up comedy as his career. Tucker moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to establish himself as a comedian and stayed in his friend’s living room floor. After performing locally he got the opportunity to showcase his talent as a stand-up comedian in Def Comedy Jam HBO television series. He was appreciated for not using any swearing word or talking about race or sex explicitly while entertaining. Tucker has acted in films like ‘House Party111’, ‘Friday’, ‘Dead Presidents’, ‘The Fifth Element’ and ‘Money Talks’ and is predominantly famous for his role as detective James Carter in the box office smash hits like Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3.

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Birthday: August 31, 1971 (Virgo)

Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Also Known As: Christopher Tucker

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Norris Tucker

mother: Mary Louise Tucker

children: Destin Christopher Tucker

Born Country: United States

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Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

City: Atlanta, Georgia

Ancestry: Angolan American, Cameroonian American

U.S. State: Georgia

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  What movies has Chris Tucker starred in?

  Chris Tucker is best known for his roles in movies such as "Friday," "Rush Hour," "The Fifth Element," "Silver Linings Playbook," and "Jackie Brown."
• 2

  Is Chris Tucker planning to release any new comedy specials?

  As of now, there have been no official announcements regarding Chris Tucker releasing any new comedy specials. However, fans are eagerly awaiting any updates on future projects.
• 3

  Does Chris Tucker have any upcoming film projects?

  Chris Tucker has expressed interest in returning to the big screen for more projects in the future, but specific details about upcoming film projects have not been confirmed at this time.
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  Has Chris Tucker ever performed stand-up comedy outside of his film career?

  Yes, Chris Tucker began his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning into acting. He has also made occasional appearances in stand-up comedy shows and tours over the years.

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Chris Tucker was born on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Norris Tucker Sr. and Mary Louis (ne’e Bryant). He was raised in Decatur, Georgia, along with his five siblings. Tucker is the youngest son of his parents and he has a native American ancestry.

Chris’ father Norris was a business owner who ran a janitorial service. Tucker was very close to his father who was more his best friend. Tucker’s father passed away on 14th January, 2016 in his home in Lithonia, Georgia.Chris decided to become a comedian at a very young age. He even snuck into a popular comedy club in Atlanta and received a standing ovation for his stand-up comedy becoming a local celebrity instantly.Tucker studied at Columbia High school. To earn money while in high school he started to work at a local Burger King, mopping bathroom floors. After his graduation, he shifted to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his career in show business.Continue Reading Below