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Chris Tucker is a comedian and actor who has used his comedy to produce unforgettable memories for fans over the course of many years. Many fans know him best as Detective Carter in the
Rush Hour
movie series. Perhaps just as many fans remember him as Smokey in the movie
Friday
. Many fans of Tucker's stand-up comedy will never forget the appearances he made during the 1990s on
Def Comedy Jam
. Regardless of how you remember Tucker, he is known for being a hilarious stand-up comedian. Fortunately for fans of stand-up comedy, Chris Tucker has not let the bright lights of Hollywood turn him away from entertaining live audiences with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor.
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Chris Tucker is a native of Atlanta, Ga. He discovered his love for comedy at a young age and moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue his dream. Tucker's talent for stand-up earned him a spot as a frequent contributor to Def Comedy Jam beginning in 2002. Tucker successfully transferred his ability as a stand-up comedian to the big screen for the benefit of moviegoers such as Johnny Booze in
House Party 3
. The roles kept coming and Tucker entertained fans in
Dead Presidents
and
The Fifth Element
before landing a career-changing role as James Carter in
Rush Hour
. By the time
Rush Hour 3
rolled around in 2006, Tucker was able to demand a $25 million salary for the movie. The salary ranked him alongside Will Smith, the highest-paid Hollywood actor at the time. Tucker has been quite generous with his earnings and often travels to facilitate his many humanitarian efforts. Fans of his comedy will be happy to know that Tucker's current travels include a nationwide tour with dozens of upcoming dates.
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Chris Tucker is currently touring the country, and there will be many opportunities to see him in person over the next few months. Tucker has November performances scheduled for the
Murat Theatre at Old Natural Centre
in Indianapolis, Ind., and
Mahaffey Theater
in Saint Petersburg, Fla. Fans in Kansas City, Mo., will have a chance to see Tucker in December. The
Rush Hour 3
star will begin the year at the
Long Beach Terrace Theater
in Long Beach, Calif.
''Chris Tucker is a talented comedian who has been described as pee your pants funny. Fans that see his show report having a hilarious time and many say they would gladly pay to see Tucker perform again. One attraction to Chris Tucker's performances is that the comedian is known for being funny without too many curse words.'
'Chris Tucker points to Richard Pryor as one of the comedians who influenced him to try his hand at stand-up comedy. He says Eddie Murphy and Robin Harris were also major influences on his career.'
'Chris Tucker reports that no subject is off-limits at his live performance. However, for the most part, he discusses edgy subjects matter with clean language. Tucker says his foundation as a Christian is the reason he does not use foul language on stage.'
'Chris Tucker has hosted a number of live shows in his career including two major awards shows. In 2013, Tucker hosted the BET awards. Tucker also hosted the 33rd and 36th NAACP Image Awards in 2002 and 2005, respectively. He was also the host of the 22nd Trumpet Awards aired on TV One in 2014.'