Chris Tucker net worth, age, height, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Chris Tucker is a stand-up comedian from the United States who also acts. He rose to prominence when he played Smokey in F. Gary Gray’s Friday. He is also known for his role as Detective James Carter in Brett Ratner’s Rush Hour Film Series episode.
Chris Tucker: Profile summary
Original name | Christopher Tucker |
By Name | Chris Tucker |
Male/Female | Male |
Profession | American actor and stand-up comedian |
Citizenship | American |
Birth Location | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Date of Birth | 31-Aug-71 |
Age | 51 years old |
Height | 1.85 m |
Height(s) Feet | 6 feet and 0 inches |
Heights in cm | 185 cm |
Weight(s) | 75 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 165 pounds |
Marital Condition | Divorced |
Spouse | Azja Pryor(m. 19972003) |
Daughter and Son | Yes (Destin Christopher Tucker) |
Net Worth | $5 million |
Chris Tucker: Biography & Early Life
Chris Tucker has the birth name of Christopher Tucker. He was born in 1971, on 31st August. His place of birth was in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. Chris was the son of Norris Tucker and Mary Louise as father and mother, respectively. He was the last born in a family of six.
Tucker took the initiative to know that doing things with his whole heart and doing it right with no arguments either at home or in school captures the attention of oneself. He was the son of a sole businessman owning a janitorial service firm. Tucker was looked after in Decatur, Georgia.Advertisement
Tucker attended Columbia High School in Decatur. He later graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of California to do his studies for a career in comedy and acting. Chris is of the Pentecostal Christian Faith together with the rest of his family. His parent’s denomination was the church of God in Christ at Tucker’s childhood.
Tucker is a father to Destin, who resides with his mother in Los Angeles. He spends his time in different known towns such as Bel Air, Las Vegas, and Atlanta. Chris has got a close friendship with Rush Hour co-star named Jackie Chan. He was also a good friend of a famous singer called Michael Jackson.
He introduced him and danced with Michael Jackson at his 30th Anniversary special. Chris Tucker also appeared in Jackson’s video known as You Rock My World, derived from his 2001 album known as Invincible. He was also present at Jackson’s memorial service. He got the influence on his current career from Jackson.
This is evidently noted when Tucker is dancing and singing Jackson’s style and songs. Chris Tucker is a friend of Bill Clinton, with whom he has travelled abroad. He was among the delegates who endorsed Barack Obama in the primaries of 2008. Genetic makeup proved that Tucker was of African ancestry ground touching Angola and Cameroon.
Chris Tucker: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 31 August 1971, Chris Tucker is 51 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.85 m tall, and his weight is 75 kg.
Chris Tucker: Career
After the film’s Money Talks production, Tucker accepted Jesus Christ as his saviour. This made him evade his role as the Smokey in the episode of Next Friday and Friday After Next in 2000 and 2002, respectively. He was a star in Michael Jackson’s video, You Rock My World, and featured in a short film of Tupac Shakur known as California Love.
In 1999 13th February, Chris Tucker played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game. He was joined by rapper Master P, NBA Hall of Fame by name Clyde Drexler and Dominique Wilkins in the game, among other celebrities.
Chris Tucker: Awards & Achievements
Chris Tucker received the Academy Award in 2011 with his Silver Linings Playbook drama. The following year, 2012, he joined the Broadcast Film Critics Association award winners when he seized his Best Cast The Silver Lining Playbook and continued gaining favour and receiving awards. In 2013, Chris Tucker was honoured to host the B.E.T. Awards.
Chris Tucker: Net Worth
Chris Tucker has an estimated net worth of $5 million.