Biography
Well-known for his trademark rapid-fire wisecracks, actor-comedian Chris Tucker broke into movies in the mid-1990s, following a successful career in stand-up. After his scene-stealing turn in director F. Gary Gray's 1995 cult comedy hit "Friday," Tucker took on the role of his career as Jackie Chan's comic foil and high-pitched partner in the action-comedy, "Rush Hour" (1998). Thanks to the worldwide success of "Rush Hour," Tucker became the …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Returned to features with supporting role as a mental patient in David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook" | |
2007 | Returned to the screen after a six year hiatus to once again co-star with Jackie Chan for "Rush Hour 3" | |
2001 | Reprised role in sequel "Rush Hour 2" | |
1998 | Teamed with martial artist Jackie Chan for the box-office hit "Rush Hour" | |
1997 | Teamed up with Charlie Sheen as Eddie Murphy-esque hustler Franklin Hatchett in "Money Talks"; also executive produced | |
1997 | Stole the show from Bruce Willis with his gender-bending turn as Ruby Rhod, a flamboyant 23rd-century talk-show host in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element" | |
1995 | Filmed memorable death scene in "Dead Presidents" (overdosed on heroin while watching a vintage "Soul Train" telecast) | |
1995 | Starred opposite Ice Cube in the surprise hit "Friday" | |
1993 | Made feature debut as Johnny Booze in "House Party 3" | |
1992 | Stand-up work on TV's "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy All-Star Jam" (HBO) landed him his first feature (date approximate) | |
1992 | Made network TV debut as a rapper on ABC sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" | |
| Left Atlanta to move to L.A. | ||
| Grew up in Decatur, GA | ||
Awards
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Silver Linings Playbook |
2008 | MTV Movie Award for Best Fight in Rush Hour 3 |
2002 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Rush Hour 2 |
2002 | MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Sequence in Rush Hour 2 |
2002 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in Rush Hour 2 |
1999 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Rush Hour |
1999 | MTV Movie Award for Best Fight in Rush Hour |
1996 | MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in Friday |
1996 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Friday |
1996 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo in Friday |