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Stanley Tucci Jr.
November 11, 1960 Peekskill, New York, U.S.
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| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
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Stanley Tucci Jr. (born November 11, 1960) is a talented American actor. He is also a producer, director, and screenwriter. He is known as a "character actor" because he plays many different kinds of roles. Stanley Tucci has won many awards for his work in movies and TV shows.
He first appeared in a movie called Prizzi's Honor in 1985. Since then, he has been in many popular films. These include The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and Julie & Julia (2009). He also played a sinister neighbor in The Lovely Bones (2009), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Kids might know him from Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015). He also directed his first movie, Big Night, in 1996.
On television, Tucci has starred in shows like Murder One (1995–1997). He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the HBO film Winchell (1998). More recently, he has voiced Bitsy Brandenham in the animated series Central Park since 2020. From 2021 to 2022, he hosted Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, a food and travel show. For this show, he won two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Early Life and Education
Stanley Tucci was born on November 11, 1960, in Peekskill, New York. He grew up in a nearby town called Katonah, New York. His parents, Joan and Stanley Tucci Sr., were both of Italian descent. His mother was a secretary and writer, and his father was an art teacher. Stanley is the oldest of three children. His sister, Christine Tucci, is also an actress.
In the early 1970s, his family lived in Florence, Italy, for a year. He went to John Jay High School. There, he played soccer and baseball. But his main interest was the school's drama club. He and his friend Campbell Scott performed well in many school plays. After high school, Tucci studied acting at the State University of New York at Purchase. He graduated in 1982.
Career Highlights
Early Acting Roles (1982–1995)
Stanley Tucci started his acting career in 1982. He got his first role on Broadway in a play called The Queen and the Rebels. Around this time, he also worked as a model. His first movie role was in Prizzi's Honor (1985). He played small roles in several films during this period. These included Monkey Shines (1988) and Beethoven (1992).
In 1991, he played the mobster Lucky Luciano in the movie Billy Bathgate. He also acted in the legal thriller The Pelican Brief (1993). From 1995 to 1996, Tucci starred in the TV series Murder One. He received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work on this show.
Directing and Acclaim (1996–2005)
In 1996, Tucci co-wrote and co-directed the movie Big Night. He also starred in it with Tony Shalhoub. The film was praised by critics. Tucci and his cousin Joseph Tropiano won an award for writing the screenplay. His sister Christine and their mother also appeared in the movie.
The next year, he was in Woody Allen's comedy Deconstructing Harry. In 1998, Tucci wrote, directed, and starred in The Impostors. This movie was about two struggling comedians. Soon after, he played columnist Walter Winchell in the HBO film Winchell (1998). For this role, he won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
In 1999, he played Robin Goodfellow / Puck in a film version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 2001, Tucci starred in the HBO war film Conspiracy. He played Adolf Eichmann and won another Golden Globe Award for his performance.
Tucci returned to the stage in 2002 in the play Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role. He also appeared in the movie Road to Perdition (2002) with Tom Hanks. They worked together again in The Terminal (2004). In 2005, Tucci had his first voice role in the animated movie Robots.
Major Film Roles (2006–2010)
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In 2006, Tucci had a big role in The Devil Wears Prada. He played Nigel Kipling, a loyal assistant to Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep). This movie was a huge success for him. Critics said he was "never better."
He also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on the TV show Monk in 2006. In 2009, Tucci played George Harvey in The Lovely Bones. This role earned him nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Also in 2009, Tucci worked with Meryl Streep again in Julie & Julia. He played Paul Child, the husband of Julia Child (Streep). Their on-screen chemistry was highly praised. The next year, Tucci directed a play on Broadway called Lend Me a Tenor. He also had a supporting role in the teen comedy Easy A (2010). In this movie, he played the main character's funny father. He also starred in Burlesque (2010).
In 2011, Tucci played Dr. Abraham Erskine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: The First Avenger.
Franchise Roles and Recent Work (2011–Present)
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In 2011, Tucci was in the drama film Margin Call. This movie was praised by critics and nominated for an Academy Award. In 2012, Tucci released his first cookbook, The Tucci Cookbook.
From 2012 to 2015, Tucci played Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games film series. He appeared in all four movies. In 2013, he played the Greek God Dionysus in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. He also voiced Joshua Joyce in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Merlin in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017).
From 2014 to 2020, he voiced Herb Kazzaz in the animated series BoJack Horseman. In 2015, Tucci played Mitchell Garabedian, a lawyer, in the drama film Spotlight. This film won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also starred in the British TV series Fortitude.
In 2017, Tucci directed the film Final Portrait. He also played Maestro Cadenza in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast. In 2017, Tucci starred in the miniseries Feud. He received an Emmy nomination for his role. In 2019, Tucci starred in the drama series Limetown and the horror film The Silence.
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In 2020, Tucci began voicing Bitsy Brandenham in the animated series Central Park. He also starred in the British drama film Supernova with Colin Firth. Critics praised their strong on-screen connection.
In 2021, Tucci hosted the food and travel series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy on CNN. He explored Italy's food and culture. The show was very popular and won two Primetime Emmy Awards. It was renewed for a second season.
In 2022, Tucci starred in the BBC One thriller series Inside Man. He also played music producer Clive Davis in the movie Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. In 2023, Tucci acted in the Amazon Prime Video series Citadel. In 2024, he played a major role in the film Conclave. Stanley Tucci is expected to return as Nigel Kipling in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is planned for release in May 2026.
Personal Life
Marriages and Family
Stanley Tucci married Kathryn Spath in 1995. She was a social worker. They had three children together. They also raised Kathryn's two children from her previous marriage. Kathryn passed away in 2009 at the age of 47.
In 2010, Tucci met Felicity Blunt, a British literary agent. They met at the wedding of actor John Krasinski to Felicity's sister, actress Emily Blunt. Stanley and Felicity got engaged in 2011 and married in 2012. They have a son and a daughter together.
Charity Work and Recognition
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On September 12, 2016, Tucci joined other celebrities in a video for the United Nations' refugee agency UNHCR. The video aimed to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis. It was part of the #WithRefugees campaign.
On May 21, 2021, Tucci received an honorary doctorate from the American University of Rome. This was to recognize his contributions to the arts and humanities throughout his life.
Health and Memoir
In September 2021, Stanley Tucci shared that he had faced a health challenge three years earlier. He received treatment for a tumor at the base of his tongue. He recovered well and said it was unlikely the tumor would return.
In October 2021, his memoir called Taste: My Life Through Food was published. The book talks about his experiences, including his health journey, and his deep love for food. The memoir became a The New York Times Best Seller.
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See also
In Spanish: Stanley Tucci para niños
