History of Stanley Tucci in Timeline

Stanley Tucci Jr. is a versatile American actor and author recognized for his character acting across diverse roles, from menacing to sophisticated. He has garnered significant acclaim, including six Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Tucci's talent has also been acknowledged with nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award, highlighting his contributions to film, television, and theatre.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Marriage to Kathryn Spath

In 1995, Stanley Tucci married Kathryn Spath, a social worker and former wife of Alexander R. Scott.

2002: Affair with Edie Falco

In 2002, Stanley Tucci had an affair with actress Edie Falco, with whom he was appearing on Broadway in Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. The affair ended, and he returned to his wife and children.

2009: Death of Kathryn Spath

Kathryn Spath, Stanley Tucci's wife, died of breast cancer in 2009, at the age of 47.

2010: Meeting Felicity Blunt

In 2010, Stanley Tucci met Felicity Blunt at the wedding of John Krasinski to her sister, Emily Blunt.

2011: Engagement to Felicity Blunt

In 2011, Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt became engaged.

September 29, 2012: Marriage Observance to Felicity Blunt

On September 29, 2012, Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt celebrated their marriage at Middle Temple Hall in London, following a civil ceremony earlier that summer.

2014: Recurring Role in BoJack Horseman

In 2014, Stanley Tucci began a recurring role voicing the character Herb Kazzaz in the animated series BoJack Horseman, which lasted until 2020.

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2015: Roles in 'Spotlight' and 'Fortitude'

In 2015, Stanley Tucci portrayed Mitchell Garabedian in the biographical drama film Spotlight, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Also in 2015, Tucci starred in the British series Fortitude as DCI Eugene Morton.

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September 12, 2016: Appearing in UNHCR Video

On September 12, 2016, Stanley Tucci appeared in a video from the United Nations' refugee agency UNHCR to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis. The video, titled "What They Took With Them", featured actors reading a poem inspired by primary accounts of refugees, as part of UNHCR's #WithRefugees campaign.

2017: Directing 'Final Portrait' and Roles in Various Films

In 2017, Stanley Tucci directed and wrote the drama film Final Portrait. That same year, he played Maestro Cadenza in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Merlin in Transformers: The Last Knight, and acted in The Children Act. Additionally, he starred in the miniseries Feud as Jack L. Warner.

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2018: Starring in Independent Films

In 2018, Stanley Tucci starred in the independent films Patient Zero, A Private War, and Night Hunter.

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2019: Starring in 'Limetown' and 'The Silence'

In 2019, Stanley Tucci starred in the drama series Limetown, which was canceled after one season. He also starred in the horror film The Silence the same year.

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May 29, 2020: Premiere of Central Park

On May 29, 2020, the animated series Central Park, in which Stanley Tucci voiced the character Bitsy Brandenham, premiered. The series received a two-season order from Apple Inc.

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2020: Recurring Role in BoJack Horseman

From 2014 to 2020, Stanley Tucci voiced the character Herb Kazzaz in the animated series BoJack Horseman. The role ended in 2020.

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May 21, 2021: Receiving Doctorate Honoris Causa

On May 21, 2021, Stanley Tucci received a Doctorate Honoris Causa in Humane Letters from the American University of Rome for his contributions to the arts and humanities.

September 2021: Diagnosis of Oropharyngeal Cancer

In September 2021, Stanley Tucci revealed he had been diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer three years earlier and had undergone treatment.

October 2021: Publication of 'Taste: My Life Through Food'

In October 2021, Stanley Tucci's memoir Taste: My Life Through Food, which described his encounter with cancer and his love of food, was published.

2021: Hosting 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy'

In 2021, Stanley Tucci hosted the culinary travel series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy on CNN. The series received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and was renewed for a second season.

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February 13, 2022: 'Taste' off The New York Times Best Seller List

Stanley Tucci's memoir, Taste: My Life Through Food, was on The New York Times Best Seller List for 16 weeks, until February 13, 2022.

November 2022: Continuing Effects of Cancer Treatment

In November 2022, Stanley Tucci mentioned that he still had some dietary restrictions as a result of his earlier cancer treatment.

2022: Renewal of 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy'

In 2021, Stanley Tucci hosted 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy' which was renewed for a second season set to air in 2022.

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2022: Acting in 'Inside Man' and 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody'

In 2022, Stanley Tucci acted in the title role in the BBC One thriller series Inside Man. He was also cast as Clive Davis in the Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.

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