Chris Tucker Biography

Christopher ‘Chris’ Tucker, American actor and comedian, is known for playing the role of Smokey in F. Gray’s Friday. He has appeared in various films such as Fridays , Rush Hour , Long Silver Liners , Halftime Walk and African American Lives .

Chris has also appeared in music videos for various artists, including Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre, Mase, and Michale Jackson.

Early life, biography and education of Chris Tucker

Christopher “Chris’ Tucker was born on August 31, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States to Mary Louise and Norris Tucker. His father Norris was an independent businessman who owned a cleaning service. He belongs to the American nationality and his ethnicity is African American.

Tucker grew up in Decatur, Georgia along with his other siblings who are older than him. Tucker was interested in becoming an actor since his childhood and his acting skills as well as his comedic side helped him a lot.

Tucker enrolled at Columbia High School in Decatur and after graduating moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in comedy and acting. At the age of 20, she performed on Def Comedy Jam.

Chris Tucker Career and Lifestyle

Chris Tucker made his film debut in 1993 in The Meteor Man as an MC. In 1995, Tucker was seen in the film Friday as Smokey, which led to nominations such as MTV Movie Award for Best Comedy Performance, Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Screen Duo.

He then appeared on Money Talks, The Fifth Element, Rush Hour as Detective James Carter, which led him to win a Blockbuster Entertainment Award, MTV Movie Award. He continued to be seen in Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3.

He also appeared in Billy Lynn’s Silver Linings Playbook, Long Halftime Walk. On Television, he appeared on Def Comedy Jam and Hanging ‘With Mr. Cooper, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special.

At the age of 20, he performed on Def Comedy Jam. He made his film debut in 1993 in The Meteor Man as an MC. In 1995, Tucker was seen in the film Friday as Smokey, which led to nominations such as MTV Movie Award for Best Comedy Performance, Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Screen Duo.

In 1998, in Money Talks, The Fifth Element, Rush Hour as Detective James Carter, which led him to win a Blockbuster Entertainment Award, MTV Movie Award. He played opposite Jackie Chan on Rush Hour .

He continued to be seen in Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3. He has also appeared in Silver linings Playbook, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.

On television, he has been seen on Def Comedy Jam and Hanging ‘With Mr. Cooper, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special. He is currently busy filming the fourth installment of The Rush Hour with his co-star Jackie Chan.

Chris Tucker’s wife, son, affair and relationship

Chris Tucker is not currently married. He has been engaged to Fox presenter Synne Simpson since 2016. Some sources claim that they are married, but it is not officially confirmed.

They dated a few years before their engagement. His fiancée Simpson currently works at Fox 5. She has worked there since 2013 and also featured him on her show in November 2013.

Previously, the actor was previously married to his ex-wife. Azya Pryor with whom he has a son. The couple got married in the year 1997. The couple dated for a few years before going their separate ways. Despite their romantic relationship, the couple did not last long and divorced in 2003. The reason for their separation was never revealed to the two.

They dated for a few months and broke up. In 2007, he was in a relationship with actress Indie Arie. Tucker’s son, Destin Tucker, 17, currently lives with her in Los Angeles.

Tucker has had a long dating history with many actresses included. He first started dating Nia Long. He then went on to have a brief affair with Gelila Asres.

Chris Tucker Net Worth, Salary & Main Source of Income

Chris Tucker’s current net worth is $3 million based on the celebrity net worth as of 2019. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The salary of him is almost $25 million. In 1995, he made $15,000 from Fridays and $25,000 from dead presidents.
In 1997, he walked away with $2 million for his appearance in the movie Money Talks. In 1998, he appeared in the action movie Rush Hour from which he earned $3 million.

His salary was then increased in the following parts of Rush Hour. He collected $20 million for the second part and $25 million for the third sequel in 2001 and 2007 respectively.

The fourth installment of the film will be released in 2019 and his salary will exceed $30 million. The third sequel grossed $258 million at the box office.

In 2014, he paid off $25 million in debt after a representative blamed “mismanagement and accounting.” He lives in McDonough, Georgia (he owns a fancy house). In 2013, he sold his Tarzana home for $2.1 million. Tucker has a luxury car made by Aston Martin Vanquish.

Charity

Chris Tucker has also founded a non-profit organization called the Chris Tucker Foundation. It is dedicated to impacting youth and families locally, nationally, and funding programs that change lives.

Every year, he founds a member of local organizations and charities that support various young people for the development of their personality. Additionally, she has donated to various campaigns and events.

Chris Tucker Age and Height

• Chris Tucker as of 2019 is 47 years old.
• Height: Measures 1.85m (6’1′).
• Birth name: Christopher Tucke