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Chris Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian who has appeared in the total of hit picture.

An African-Our contries comedian known for his loudly, high-uptight character personality & high-high voice, his foremost major picture show role was alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 movie Friday. He as well starred sustaining Charlie Sheen in 1997 movie Money Talks and had the remarkable appearance in The Fifth Element in the same season. His right-known role was in the martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, where he played an abrasive material, caring-cracking detective. He received $20 million for Rush Hour 2 while Jackie Chan received $15 million.

In April 17, 2005, Tucker was arrested by Georgia State Troopers for reckless driving & fleeing to elude fallowing he did non pull terminated correct away. Sheriffs claimed he was camping 109 mph within his 2005 Bentley.

In May 25, 2005 he testified in defense of Michael Jackson during Jackson's trial on charges of child molestation.

Presently, Tucker continues to perform could have-higher comedy.

Chris Tucker hasn't appeared inside the film since Rush Hour Two inside 2001. Apart from either his have-higher performances he appears from time to time at charity concerts & functions & is dedicated to helping bring attention to African impoverishment & hunger issues inside United states. He appeared in NBC's Concert for Hurricane Relief in an awkward moment, after rapper Kanye West went off script and criticised a relief efforts for existence delayed for racial reasons.

Despite these efforts to help victims around require & inside unemployment status, Tucker apparently still makes several demands in his have behalf. Jackie Chan secretly revealed around an July 2005 interview that Rush Hour 3 was stuck inside neutral, because Tucker was making numbers of demands, including greater originative control, higher wage, final redaction rights & a final view a pic due to the fact that he is the independent attraction.

Money Man
Tucker discusses his career and the movie, 'Money Talks'. From Boxoffice Magazine.

Chris Tucker - Funniest Guy Alive and You Know This, Man
Profile and quotes.

Chris Tucker: The Well Rounded Interview
Tucker talks about being black in Hollywood and his favorite Jackie Chan movie.

IMDb: Chris Tucker (I)
Filmography and pictures.


Arts: Performing Arts: Comedy: Comedians: Stand Up






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