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Michael Tucker (actor)

For other people with the same name, see Michael Tucker.

Michael Tucker is an American actor, author, and playwright. He is best known for his role in the television series L.A. Law (1986–1994), for which he received two Golden Globe nominations and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Michael Tucker
Tucker at the 39th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1987
Born
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
EducationBaltimore City College
Carnegie Mellon University
Occupation(s)Actor, author
Years active1970–present
Spouse
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(m. 1973)​
Children2

Early life and education

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Michael Tucker was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and is a graduate of the Baltimore City College High School in Baltimore, and Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.{cn}} There, he befriended Steven Bochco, who later became executive producer of NBC television's L.A. Law.[citation needed]

 
Michael Tucker and his wife Jill Eikenberry often act together and partner for charitable projects

Career

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Tucker's acting experience includes early appearances with Joseph Papp and a major stint at the Arena Theatre, in Washington, D.C. He also has worked with Lina Wertmüller, Woody Allen, and Barry Levinson.

Tucker co-starred in L.A. Law as Stuart Markowitz along with his wife, Jill Eikenberry, who portrayed the character Ann Kelsey.[1]

Writing

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Tucker has written several books, including Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love in Italy,[1] which describes his buying a house in a small Italian village and mastering the fine art of Italian cooking. He is the author of Notes From A Culinary Wasteland, a blog about food, travel and the good life.

In March 2015 Tucker co-starred with Eikenberry in The M Spot, a play written by Tucker and presented at the New Jersey Repertory Company.

He wrote the dramedy Fern Hill, of which a production starring Eikenberry, directed by Nadia Tass, was performed by New Jersey Repertory Company in Philadelphia in August 2018,[2] and then at 59E59 Theaters in September 2019.[3][4]

Other activities

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Both Tucker and Eikenberry are active in fund-raising for breast cancer research and treatment.

Personal life

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After meeting artist Emile Norman, Eikenberry and Tucker purchased land from him to become his neighbors in Big Sur, California. In 2006, they produced a PBS documentary entitled Emile Norman: By His Own Design.[5]

Filmography

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Plays

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  • 2015: The M Spot
  • 2018: Fern Hill

Books

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  • 1995: I Never Forget a Meal: An Indulgent Reminiscence
  • 2007: Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love
  • 2009: Family Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging Parent
  • 2012: After Annie: A Novel

Productions

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  • 2006: Emile Norman: By His Own Design - PBS documentary produced with wife Jill Eikenberry

References

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  1. ^ a b Fowler, Susanne (August 5, 2008). "In Umbria, Living Among the Olive Trees". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Fox, David (August 17, 2018). "REVIEW: Fern Hill Goes Far Too Gentle Into That Good Night". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (September 22, 2019). "Review: In 'Fern Hill,' Scene-Stealing for the Common Good". The New York Times. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Gardner, Elysa (September 20, 2019). "Fern Hill: Old Friends, Getting Older". New York Stage Review. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Emile Norman dies at 91; artist created mosaic window for Masonic temple in San Francisco". The Los Angeles Times. September 27, 2009.
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