Chris Tucker facts
- Chris Tucker is a famous American actor and comedian.
- Chris Tucker was born on August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Christopher "Chris" Tucker is best known for his roles as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy and Smokey in the 1995 film Friday.
- Chris Tucker was born in a family with 5 children: three boys and two girls.
- Chris Tucker made his debut in acting career in 1994, in "House Party 3", playing a small,but remarkable part.
- Chris has a son named Destin Christopher Tucker, who was born in 2000 and lives with his mother in Los Angeles.
- In 2002 Chris Tucker went to Africa together with the ex-president of the USA, Bill Clinton and Kevin Spacey to help people on their fight against AIDS.
- Chris Tucker appeared in Michael Jackson's video "You Rock My World" (2001).
- His best role in a movie was as Det. James Carter in "Rush Hour".
- Chris Tucker actually likes the idea of being the President - he's particularly fond of the idea of having Air Force One as his private jet.
- Chris Tucker appeared briefly as Mariah Carey's passenger in the video for her 2005 hit "Shake It Off".
- Chris Tucker is a major fan and good friend of Michael Jackson, which can be seen in many of his films.
- Tucker participated in a PBS documentary on the genetic makeup of African Americans. He found he has African American, European American, and Native American ancestry.
- Chris Tucker pleaded guilty to speeding and eluding police during a brief car chase on April 17, 2005. He claimed that he was in a hurry to make it to church on time.
- Tucker is friends with fellow Rush Hour star Jackie Chan, and was also close friends with the late singer Michael Jackson, introducing and dancing with him at his 30th Anniversary Special, appearing in Jackson's video "You Rock My World" from his 2001 album Invincible and attending Jackson's memorial service.