Tucker is best known for his role of Detective James Carter in the “Rush Hour” blockbuster franchise. His career began in the early 1990’s, when he became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam and rose to national prominence with his first starring role, alongside Ice Cube, in the 1995 cult classic, “Friday.” Aside from entertaining millions of fans, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian, spending much of his spare time traveling the world doing charitable work through his Chris Tucker Foundation.