Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and com
Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian, whose distinctive characteristic is his high-pitched voice and portrayal of high-strung characters. Mostly known for his role as "Detective James Carter" in Rush Hour.
Tucker was born in Atlanta, but was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After high school he then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
Tucker's first major movie role was alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 cult favorite Friday. He also starred with Charlie Sheen in 1997's Money Talks and alongside Bruce Willis inThe Fifth Element in the same year. He later starred in the 1998 martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, in which he played James Carter, an abrasive, wise-cracking detective. Realizing the success of the first Rush Hour film, Tucker held out from studio bosses until they paid his price tag of $10 million for Rush Hour 2, which also became an enormous success. Co-star Jackie Chan received $15 million and gross points.
In 2005, Tucker participated in African American Lives, a PBS program hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. where his roots were traced back to the Mbundu tribe living in Angola. Tucker would also travel to Angola, the birthplace of his ancestors with Gates. Currently, Tucker continues to perform stand-up comedy.
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Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and com
Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian, whose distinctive characteristic is his high-pitched voice and portrayal of high-strung characters. Mostly known for his role as "Detective James Carter" in Rush Hour.
Tucker was born in Atlanta, but was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After high school he then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
Tucker's first major movie role was alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 cult favorite Friday. He also starred with Charlie Sheen in 1997's Money Talks and alongside Bruce Willis inThe Fifth Element in the same year. He later starred in the 1998 martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequel, Rush Hour 2, in which he played James Carter, an abrasive, wise-cracking detective. Realizing the success of the first Rush Hour film, Tucker held out from studio bosses until they paid his price tag of $10 million for Rush Hour 2, which also became an enormous success. Co-star Jackie Chan received $15 million and gross points.
In 2005, Tucker participated in African American Lives, a PBS program hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. where his roots were traced back to the Mbundu tribe living in Angola. Tucker would also travel to Angola, the birthplace of his ancestors with Gates. Currently, Tucker continues to perform stand-up comedy.
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Bernie Mac (born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough on October 5, 1957) is a two time Emmy Award-n
Bernie Mac (born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough on October 5, 1957) is a two time Emmy Award-nominated American actor and comedian.
Mac was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised by a single mother, Mary, who died of cancer when he was sixteen. Mac attended Chicago Vocational Career Academy. The start of Mac's career was during high school, when he would put on shows for neighborhood kids in Chicago's south side. During his 20s he worked in a variety of jobs; he was a furniture mover, UPS agent and a bread delivery sales rep. Mac has claimed that he was whipped with a belt by both his mother and grandmother during his childhood.
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Hedberg, Mitch - Just For Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge - 01
Mitchell Hedberg (
Hedberg, Mitch - Just For Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge - 01
Mitchell Hedberg (February 24, 1968 -- March 29, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian known for his stylistic elocution and routines that often consisted of a string of one-line non sequiturs.
Mitch Hedberg was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Swedish immigrants Arne and Mary Hedberg, and was married to Canadian comedienne Lynn Shawcroft on February 25, 1999. He graduated from Harding High School in Saint Paul.
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Hedberg, Mitch - Just For Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge - 02
Mitchell Hedberg (
Hedberg, Mitch - Just For Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge - 02
Mitchell Hedberg (February 24, 1968 -- March 29, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian known for his stylistic elocution and routines that often consisted of a string of one-line non sequiturs.
Mitch Hedberg was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Swedish immigrants Arne and Mary Hedberg, and was married to Canadian comedienne Lynn Shawcroft on February 25, 1999. He graduated from Harding High School in Saint Paul.
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Jo Koy began standup comedy in 1996 at a comedy club in Las Vegas. The bright lights of La
Jo Koy began standup comedy in 1996 at a comedy club in Las Vegas. The bright lights of Las Vegas and the stage allowed Koy to see what his passion truly was... a love for comedy and the stage. Soon Koy moved from open mic night to becoming one of the most requested comedians at Catch a Rising Star, a signature show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Fans were impressed by the high energy and physical emotion Koy exuded to the stage. He was soon making everyone laugh. A talent coordinator from Los Angeles spotted Koy and landed him his first television appearance on the nationally syndicated show BET'S Comic View. Koy has earned the respect of a great comedian. Viewers have now laughed with Koy on two seasons of Comic View and Showtime at the Apollo. He is currently touring the college circuit as a featured comedian and performs in clubs across the country.
Koy has opened for headlining acts of Dave Chappelle (Chappelle Show), Mike Epps (Next Friday), and Snoop Doggy Dogg. The overseas American Troops in Japan, Korea and Okinawa had the opportunity to witness Koy's energetic and physical style of comedy during the USO Tour. It was an experience that the troops and Koy will never forget. Koy has enjoyed his years in stand-up comedy and looks forward to helping the world laugh.
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Tony T. Roberts, also known as Tony Roberts, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. H
Tony T. Roberts, also known as Tony Roberts, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and It's Showtime at the Apollo.
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Tony T. Roberts, also known as Tony Roberts, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. H
Tony T. Roberts, also known as Tony Roberts, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and It's Showtime at the Apollo.
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David "Dave" Chappelle (born August 24, 1973) is an American comedian, satirist and actor
David "Dave" Chappelle (born August 24, 1973) is an American comedian, satirist and actor who rose to top stardom in 2003 with the debut of Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show. He received two Emmy nominations during the 2003-04 TV season and another nomination for the 2004-05 season.
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