James Adam Tucker

James Adam Tucker

Birthdate
December 19, 1962 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Acting

Details

Birthdate
December 19, 1962 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Acting

Biography

James Adam Tucker's (Adam Tucker) roots are in the great Garden State of New Jersey, where his curiosity in acting began. Starting at a young age, James directed and filmed his siblings and cousins in skits he wrote. Today, James acting credits span over 30 years. A leading actor and guest star, known for his firm, authoritarian, yet gentle presence in such film and television productions as; Genius: MLK/X (2022), On the Come Up (2022), Wu Tang: An American SAGA (2022), as well as, Criminal Minds, The Mindy Project, Book Club, The Other Wife, and Training Day. James graduated from Morgan State University, a historically black college. He earned his BS in film and television production. Using his diverse experiences as an actor, director, and writer, James has produced over 50 feature films. His awards include best feature film in the Big Apple Film Festival and Key West Film Festival. His films and keen insight in spotting talent has been the launching pad for several working actors, including Morris Chestnut. He has also worked closely with many industry professionals over the years, such as Michael Goi, Mike Tristano, and Alex Diaz. Many of his films have been sold and are available on Netflix and Amazon.

James Adam Tucker's LGBTQ+ Titles

Hairspray
Hairspray
Cop

Acting (24)

Lobo as Greg
2022
On the Come Up as Mr. Watson
2020
There's No Such Thing as Vampires as Officer Davis (as James tucker)
2019
Weedjies! Halloweed Night as Ganja Ghost
2019
Wu-Tang: An American Saga as Wilbert Hart (1 episode)
2019
Who Stole My Daughter? as School Principal
2018
Book Club as Court Deputy
2018
Odds Are as Detective
2017
Dress Rehearsal as Det. Pearson
2017
Genius as Doctor (1 episode)
2016
House of Darkness as Officer Hicks
2016
Drone Wars as Scientist
2016
The Other Wife as Detective Samuels
2015
Within These Walls as Officer Davis
2012
The Mindy Project as Cop (1 episode)
2000
Strong Medicine as Nathan (1 episode)
2000
The Ultimate Prey as Mabuto
1993
The Flesh Merchant as Mac Williamson (as Adam Tucker)
1992
Demon Lover as Detective
1991
Steel and Lace as Bodyguard (as Adam Tucker)
1989
Born Killer as Anderson
1989
Future Force as COPS Officer
1988
Zombie Death House as Prisoner Rodney
1988
Hairspray as Cop

Directing (13)

2015
Within These Walls • Director
• Director
2010
Flick's Chicks • Director
• Director
2008
Skinned Alive • Director
• Director
2008
Pink Eye • Director
• Director
2005
Aunt Rose • Director
• Director
2003
Addiction • Director
• Director
2002
Savage Roses • Director
• Director
2001
Bad Placas • Director
• Director
1995
Human Prey • Director
• Director
1995
Knight Walks • Director
• Director
1991
Steps From Hell • Director
• Director
1991
Neighbor Hoodz • Director
• Director
1991
Lunatic • Director
• Director

Production (2)

2003
Addiction • Producer
• Producer
1993
The Flesh Merchant • Producer
• Producer

Editing (6)

2019
Protecting Winter • Editor
• Editor
2010
Flick's Chicks • Editor
• Editor
2005
Aunt Rose • Editor
• Editor
2003
Addiction • Editor
• Editor
2001
Bad Placas • Editor
• Editor
1993
The Flesh Merchant • Editor
• Editor

Writing (7)

2015
Within These Walls • Writer
• Writer
2001
Bad Placas • Writer
• Writer
1995
Human Prey • Screenplay
• Screenplay
1995
Knight Walks • Writer
• Writer
1991
Steps From Hell • Writer
• Writer
1991
Lunatic
• Screenplay
• Writer

Camera (1)

2003
Addiction • Director of Photography
• Director of Photography