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Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

ActorWriterProducer Aug 31 (age 54) Atlanta, Georgia, USA 1988–2026 (38 year career)
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Biography

Christopher "Chris" Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy and Smokey in the 1995 film Friday. Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest son of Mary Louise and Norris Tucker. Tucker was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After graduating from Columbia High School, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy and movies. In 1992, Tucker was a frequent performer on Def Comedy Jam. He mad…

Known For

The Fifth Element
Film

The Fifth Element

Ruby Rhod
Silver Linings Playbook
Film

Silver Linings Playbook

Danny McDaniels
Jackie Brown
Film

Jackie Brown

Beaumont Livingston
Rush Hour
Film

Rush Hour

Carter
Rush Hour 2
Film

Rush Hour 2

James Carter
Air
Film

Air

Howard White
Friday
Film

Friday

Smokey
Rush Hour 3
Film

Rush Hour 3

James Carter

Filmography

Acting (44)

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