On this day in 1971, Chris Tucker was born
Other well-known people who were born on this day are wrestler Jeff Hardy and golfer Charl Schwartzel.
Christopher Tucker was born on this day, 31 August 1971.
He is an American actor, author and stand-up comedian.
Popularly known as Chris Tucker, he is known for playing the role of Smokey in F Gary Gray’s Friday and as Detective James Carter in Brett Ratner’s Rush Hour film series.
He became a frequent stand-up performer on Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s.
Tucker has appeared in Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element, Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, David O Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook, and Brett Ratner’s Money Talks.
He gained greater recognition as a film actor alongside rapper Ice Cube in Friday.
Tucker co-starred with Charlie Sheen in Money Talks and alongside Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element.
He played a supporting role in Jackie Brown.
He has won numerous awards, including the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo.
Other well-known people who were born on this day are wrestler Jeff Hardy and golfer Charl Schwartzel.
