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Well-known for his trademark rapid-fire wisecracks, actor-comedian Chris Tucker broke into movies in the... (Learn more)

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Chris Tucker’s Milestones
Grew up in Decatur, Georgia
Left Atlanta to move to L.A.
1992 Network TV debut as a rapper on the ABC sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper"
1992 Stand-up work on TV's "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy All-Star Jam" (HBO) landed him his first feature (date approximate)
1993 Feature debut as Johnny Booze in "House Party 3"
1995 Had memorable death scene in "Dead Presidents" (overdosed on heroin while watching a vintage "Soul Train" telecast)
1995 Starred opposite Ice Cube in the surprise hit "Friday"
1997 Hooked up with Charlie Sheen as Eddie Murphyesque hustler Franklin Hatchett in "Money Talks"
1997 Stole the show from Bruce Willis with his gender-bending turn as Ruby Rhod, a flamboyant 23rd-century talk-show host, in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element"
1998 Teamed with martial artist Jackie Chan for the box-office hit "Rush Hour"
2001 Reprised role in sequel "Rush Hour 2"
2007 Returned to the screen after a six year hiatus to once again co-star with Jackie Chan for "Rush Hour 3"

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Born

August, 31 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Professions

actor, comedian, producer, cleaning person