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Chris Tucker Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Tucker

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Started his own foundation, which seeks to advocate for the improvement in the quality of life for South African youth
Inspired by Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor to enter comedy
Was a frequent performer on "Def Comedy Jam" by the time he was 19 years old
Quote: "Failure can kill your career․ You're not bankable any more․ So I try to be cautious․ My thing is to feel good about what I do․ I really love movies so I take my time and I'm really picky about doing them․"
Testified as a defense witness at the trial of Michael Jackson in 2005
Frequently is seen as a motormouth talker in the roles he portrays
Often parodies the accent of Tony Montana from "Scarface․"
After becoming a born-again Christian, he refused to reprise his role as Smokey in "Next Friday․"
Has traveled overseas on various trips as a friend of President Bill Clinton
With a salary of $25 million for appearing in "Rush Hour 3," he became the highest paid actor in Hollywood in 2006

Awards

1996MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1997Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1998Razzie Award-Worst New Star: nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Duo - Action/Adventure: winner
1999Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1999Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
1999MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: winner
1999MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1999MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2002BET Award-Best Actor: nominated
2002Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002Blimp Award-Favorite Male Movie Star: winner
2002Blimp Award-Favorite Male Action Hero: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: winner
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Sequence: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actor, Comedy: winner
2008MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2008People's Choice Award-Favorite On Screen Match-up: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2012Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2012Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner