Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker (born October 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian who has appeared in a number of hit movies.

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October 31 - 1972 - Atlanta, Georgia - American - Actor - Comedian

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An African-American comedian known for his loud, high-strung character personality and high-pitched voice, his first major movie role was alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 movie Friday. He also starred with Charlie Sheen in 1997 movie Money Talks and had a remarkable appearance in The Fifth Element in the same year. His best-known role was in the martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, where he played an abrasive, wise-cracking detective. He received $20 million for Rush Hour 2 while Jackie Chan received $15 million.

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Ice Cube - Friday - Charlie Sheen - Money Talks - The Fifth Element - Rush Hour - Rush Hour 2 - Jackie Chan

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On April 17, 2005, Tucker was arrested by Georgia State Troopers for reckless driving and fleeing to elude after he did not pull over right away. Sheriffs claimed he was driving 109 mph in his 2005 Bentley.

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April 17 - 2005

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On May 25, 2005 he testified in defense of Michael Jackson during Jackson's trial on charges of child molestation.

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May 25 - 2005 - Michael Jackson - Trial - Child molestation

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Currently, Tucker continues to perform stand-up comedy.

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Chris Tucker hasn't appeared in a film since Rush Hour 2 in 2001. Apart from his stand-up performances he appears occasionally at charity concerts and functions and is dedicated to helping bring attention to African poverty and hunger issues in America. He appeared on NBC's Concert for Hurricane Relief in an awkward moment, after rapper Kanye West went off script and criticised the relief efforts for being delayed for racial reasons.

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NBC - Concert for Hurricane Relief - Kanye West

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Despite these efforts to help those in need and in unemployment status, Tucker apparently still makes many demands on his own behalf. Jackie Chan secretly revealed in an July 2005 interview that Rush Hour 3 was stuck in neutral, because Tucker was making many demands, including greater creative control, higher salary, final editing rights and the final look at the movie due to the fact that he is the main attraction.

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Unemployment - July 2005

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