Chris Tucker
Born | August 31, 1971 |
Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Net worth | $5 million |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Azja Pryor (m 1997 - 2003) |
Children | Destin Christopher Tucker |
Parents | Norris Tucker , Mary Louise Tucker |
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Ice Cube Believes Mike Epps Is A Funnier Comedian Than Chris Tucker
- Cube says Tucker turned down $12 million to reprise his role as "Smokey" in the 'Friday' franchise.
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AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Silver Linings Playbook | Nominated |
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Don't miss this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Zelda and a Bennifer double feature
New music from the Jonas Brothers, a double feature of Ben Affleck/Jennifer Lopez films and the latest installment in the highly popular Zelda games are among the entertainment titles coming to a device near you this weeke Associated Press' entertainment journalists break down what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. The film, directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery, tells the origin story of the Air Jordan sneaker and how Nike’s then-s
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WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson Knows This Season Won't Be the Same
The champ talks about what it'll take for the Aces to repeat their title—and the Chris Tucker movie she watches after a bad game.
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Low turnout for primary, only one contested race on the ballot
May 2—The May primary turned out to be very quiet in Daviess County. A single contested race was on the ballot — city council for Washington District One, with incumbent Darin Lunsford being challenged by former long-time city employee Scott Rainey. More than 1,500 were eligible to vote in the election but only 147 voted. Of those 147 votes, Lunsford collected 95 and Rainey had 42. "I feel ...
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‘Air’ To Stream Next Week On Prime Video
After 38 days in theaters, Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports, Mandalay Pictures, and Artists Equity’s Air will stream on Prime Video on May 12 in more than 240 countries. The Ben Affleck directed, and starring movie about Nike courting a young Michael Jordan to make the signature Air Jordan show repped Amazon’s return to theatrical releases […]
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All About Chris Tucker's Son, Destin Christopher Tucker
Destin Christopher Tucker is working in the film industry, just like his father, Chris Tucker
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T.K. Kirkland admits he seriously regretted disrespecting Eddie and Charlie Murphy
“You invited me into your home… I truly apologize for what I did to come into your home and be disrespectful,” he said to Eddie Murphy.
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‘Prince Had His Own Style’: Chris Tucker Says ‘The Fifth Element’ Character Ruby Rhod is One of His Most Iconic Characters, But He Only Landed it After Prince Turned it Down Due to the Wardrobe
Chris Tucker’s unforgettable foray into sci-fi as Ruby Rhod in “The Fifth Element” was almost given to Prince. Tucker opens up about his time as […]
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Ben Affleck Recalls His 'Bad' Performance in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Film: 'They Re-Recorded My Line'
"Sounds like Chris Tucker!" Affleck joked of the dub over his voice in 1992's Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Chris Tucker Reflects on 'Friday' Co-Stars Who Have Since Died
While breaking down some of his roles for 'GQ,' Chris Tucker reflected on the actors from the iconic comedy 'Friday' who have since passed.
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Chris Tucker once had a private jet turn around and fly back to New York after landing in LA because Michael Jackson wanted to meet up with him
Chris Tucker told GQ that he and Jackson later became close friends, and that Jackson encouraged him to take on more roles in Hollywood.
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