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Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Tucker made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, where he frequently appeared on the show during the 1990s.
Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, and Bob Sumner. [1] [2] [3] The series was hosted by Martin Lawrence and Joe Torry in its first six seasons, Mike Epps in its seventh season, and D. L. Hughley in its eighth season.
During this period, entertainment mogul Russell Simmons selected him to host the groundbreaking series Def Comedy Jam on HBO. Def Comedy Jam gave many comedians (including Chris Tucker, Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps, Eddie Griffin, Bernie Mac and Cedric the Entertainer) mainstream exposure. During his stint with Def Comedy Jam, Lawrence appeared in ...
With roles in 'Friday,' 'The Fifth Element,' and the 'Rush Hour' films under his belt, Tucker is kicking off his first stand-up tour in 10-plus years. Comedian-actor Chris Tucker to stop at Palace ...
Chris Rock and Tommy Davidson were also considered for the role of Smokey. [8] [6] Ice Cube and Pooh immediately decided on Tucker, after discovering the comic through Def Comedy Jam. [6] However, Tucker's first audition was poorly received, but was granted more time to try again at a later date. [6]
Nearly two decades after their classic action-comedy flick, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker bumped into each other at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Def Comedy Jam: Himself Episode: "Episode #5.9" 1999 The Sopranos: Jerome Episode: "46 Long" 2004 Def Poetry Jam: Himself Episode: "Episode #4.7" Judge Mooney: Dion TV series 2005 It's the Shoes: Himself Episode: "Quentin Richardson and Mike Epps" 2006 Def Comedy Jam: Himself Host The Boondocks: Moe "Mo Gunz" Jackson (voice) Episode: "Wingmen" 2009
He also served as a writer on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien, Def Comedy Jam and several awards shows (including the 2014 MTV Movie Awards and the 2022 Soul Train Awards).