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Stanley Tucci
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  Stanley Tucci American actor, filmmaker, and writer Stanley Tucci in 2017. (more) Stanley Tucci American actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Stanley-Tucci Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Stanley-Tucci Also known as: Stanley Oliver Tucci Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Born: November 11, 1960, Peekskill, New York, U.S. (Show more) See all related content → Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Stanley Tucci (born November 11, 1960, Peekskill, New York, U.S.) is a prolific American actor, filmmaker, and writer widely recognized for his versatile acting skills in film, television, and theater, as well as his acclaimed work behind the camera. His decades-long career has often been intertwined with the culinary world, and he experienced a surge of popularity in the 2020s for hosting the travel series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. Tucci is the eldest of three children, with two younger sisters, Christine and Gina. They were raised in Katonah, New York, a hamlet about 45 miles (72.4 km) north of ...(100 of 1438 words)

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