Biography
Who is Chris Tucker?
Early life and education
Chris Tucker was born in Atlanta, United States, on August 31, 1971. He grew up in a Pentecostal Christian household as one of six children, and his father owned an independent janitorial business. During his childhood, he learned that humor could draw attention to himself at school and at home.
He grew up in Decatur, United States, and attended Columbia High School. Teachers and classmates knew him for making people laugh by doing impressions of public figures like Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson before he moved to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career highlights
Chris Tucker began performing stand-up comedy in local Atlanta clubs before moving to Los Angeles in 1990. He made his television debut on the HBO series Def Comedy Jam in 1992 and appeared frequently on the show throughout the decade. His feature film debut took place in House Party 3, followed by a role in Friday alongside Ice Cube.
In 1997, he co-starred in The Fifth Element and Money Talks, and had a supporting role in Jackie Brown. He reached international recognition in the 2000s for playing Detective James Carter alongside Jackie Chan in the martial arts action comedy film series Rush Hour. Later film credits included Silver Linings Playbook and the biographical sports drama Air.
Personal life
Chris Tucker stands 190 cm tall. He has a son named Destin with his ex-wife Azja Pryor. He divides his time between living in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.
He maintains close connections with the entertainment industry and was a friend of singer Michael Jackson, appearing in his music video for You Rock My World. In addition to his entertainment work, he has served as an ambassador for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation to help inner-city youth.
Birthday and age
Chris Tucker was born on August 31, 1971, which makes Chris 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Chris shares the date with 45 other famous people.
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