Biography
A. Law" (NBC, 1986-94). Tucker's screen career began with a sizable supporting role in Lina Wertmuller's little-seen "A Night Full of Rain" (1977), but he received wider exposure for his amusing turn as Bagel in the related Barry Levinson films "Diner" (1982) and "Tin Men" (1987), and for his hilarious performance as the father in Woody Allen's affectionate "Radio Days" (1987). Tucker has long been married to actress Jill Eikenberry, who …
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Career Milestones
| Abandoned acting and worked as a writer of speeches and sketches for trade and industrial shows | ||
| Began acting career at the Arena Stage in Washington DC | ||
| First leading role as Dromeo of Syracuse in "A Comedy of Errors" | ||
| Moved to New York with Arena Stage production of "Moonchildren" | ||
| Returned to acting in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Measure for Measure" for Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival in Central Park | ||
1976 | TV movie debut in "The Quinns" | |
1977 | Film debut, "A Night Full of Rain..." | |
1986 | Made debut as stage producer with revival of "El Grande de Coca Cola" | |
1986 | Starred as Stuart Markowitz on the popular TV drama, "L.A. Law" | |
1999 | Hosted the PAX TV series "Chicken Soup for the Soul" | |
2000 | With Eikenberry, served as celebrity host of the website GenerationA.com | |
Awards
1987 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in L.A. Law |
1987 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in L.A. Law |
1988 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in L.A. Law |
1989 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in L.A. Law |
1989 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in L.A. Law |