History of Stanley Tucci in Timeline
"Stanley Tucci Jr. is a celebrated American character actor known for his diverse roles, spanning from sinister to refined. His talent has garnered widespread recognition, including six Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He has also received nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award."
November 11, 1960: Stanley Tucci is Born
On November 11, 1960, Stanley Tucci Jr. was born. He would go on to become a celebrated American actor known for his diverse roles and contributions to film and television.
September 30, 1982: Broadway Debut in "The Queen and the Rebels"
Stanley Tucci made his Broadway debut on September 30, 1982, in the play "The Queen and the Rebels", thanks to the support of actress Colleen Dewhurst.
1982: Graduating from SUNY Purchase
Stanley Tucci graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase with a degree in acting in 1982.
1985: Film Debut in "Prizzi's Honor"
Stanley Tucci made his film debut in John Huston's black comedy crime film "Prizzi's Honor", starring Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner, in 1985.
1988: Role in "Monkey Shines"
Stanley Tucci acted in the psychological horror film "Monkey Shines" in 1988.
1989: Appearances in "Slaves of New York" and "Fear, Anxiety & Depression"
In 1989, Stanley Tucci appeared in the comedy-drama "Slaves of New York" and the comedy "Fear, Anxiety & Depression".
1991: Portraying Lucky Luciano in "Billy Bathgate" and Performing in "Scapin"
Stanley Tucci took on the role of mobster Lucky Luciano in the biographical drama "Billy Bathgate" in 1991. That same year, he also played Scapino in a Yale Repertory Theatre production of Molière's "Scapin".
1992: Roles in "Beethoven" and "Prelude to a Kiss"
Stanley Tucci acted in two films in 1992: the family comedy "Beethoven", which became a franchise, and the romantic fantasy "Prelude to a Kiss".
1993: Appearance in "The Pelican Brief"
Stanley Tucci had a role in the legal thriller "The Pelican Brief", starring Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts, in 1993.
1994: Role in "It Could Happen to You"
Stanley Tucci acted in the romantic comedy "It Could Happen to You" with Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda in 1994.
1995: Starring in the Legal Drama "Murder One"
From 1995 to 1996, Stanley Tucci starred as Richard Cross in the television series "Murder One".
1995: Marriage to Kathryn Spath
Stanley Tucci married Kathryn Spath in 1995. She was a social worker and had two children from a previous marriage. Together, they had three more children.
1996: Departure from "Murder One"
Due to changes in the show's direction, Stanley Tucci's character was written out of the television series "Murder One" in 1996.
1996: Directorial Debut with "Big Night"
Stanley Tucci made his directorial debut with the comedy-drama "Big Night" in 1996, which he also co-wrote and starred in.
1996: Release of "Big Night" and Critical Acclaim
Stanley Tucci's directorial debut, "Big Night", premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1996 and received critical acclaim, including praise from renowned critic Roger Ebert.
1997: Supporting Role in "Deconstructing Harry"
In 1997, Tucci appeared in Woody Allen's comedy "Deconstructing Harry", a film that received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
1998: Emmy-Winning Performance in "Winchell"
Stanley Tucci portrayed columnist Walter Winchell in the HBO biographical film "Winchell" in 1998. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.
1998: Release of "The Impostors" and Emmy Win for "Winchell"
Stanley Tucci's comedy film "The Impostors", which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and starred in, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998. That same year, his performance as Walter Winchell in the HBO film "Winchell" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
1999: Appearing as Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Stanley Tucci played the role of Robin Goodfellow / Puck in Michael Hoffman's adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 1999.
2000: Directing and Starring in "Joe Gould's Secret"
Stanley Tucci directed, produced, and starred in the drama film "Joe Gould's Secret", based on a 1964 essay by Joseph Mitchell, in 2000.
2001: Golden Globe-Winning Performance in "Conspiracy"
Stanley Tucci's portrayal of Adolf Eichmann in the HBO television war film "Conspiracy" earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film in 2001. The film also received a Peabody Award.
2002: Return to Stage and Notable Film Roles
In 2002, Stanley Tucci returned to the stage in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," earning a Tony nomination. He also starred in "Road to Perdition" with Tom Hanks.
2002: Appearance in "Road to Perdition"
Stanley Tucci had a role in the crime film "Road to Perdition" in 2002.
2003: Tony-Nominated Performance in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"
Stanley Tucci was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway production of "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" in 2003.
2004: Role in "The Terminal"
In 2004, Stanley Tucci had a role in the film "The Terminal".
2004: Portraying Stanley Kubrick in "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers"
Stanley Tucci played the role of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in the HBO film "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" in 2004.
2004: Film and Television Appearances
Tucci appeared in films like "The Terminal" and "Shall We Dance" in 2004. He also portrayed Stanley Kubrick in "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" and lent his voice to an audiobook.
2005: First Voice Role in "Robots"
Tucci took on his first voice acting role in the animated film "Robots" in 2005, joining a cast that included Ewan McGregor and Robin Williams.
November 14, 2006: Premiere of "3 lbs"
Stanley Tucci's drama series "3 lbs" premiered on November 14, 2006.
2006: Role in the Medical Drama "3 lbs"
Stanley Tucci had a role in the medical drama series "3 lbs" in 2006.
2006: Performance in "The Devil Wears Prada"
Tucci took on a role in the popular film "The Devil Wears Prada" in 2006.
2008: Grammy Nomination for "The One and Only Shrek!"
Stanley Tucci received a Grammy Award nomination for narrating the audiobook of "The One and Only Shrek!" in 2008.
2009: Death of Kathryn Spath
Stanley Tucci's wife, Kathryn Spath, tragically passed away in 2009 due to breast cancer.
2009: Oscar-Nominated Performance in "The Lovely Bones"
Stanley Tucci's performance in the film "The Lovely Bones" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2009.
2009: Critically Acclaimed Roles in "The Lovely Bones" and "Julie & Julia"
In 2009, Tucci received acclaim for his role as a serial killer in "The Lovely Bones" and for his on-screen chemistry with Meryl Streep in "Julie & Julia."
2010: Meeting Felicity Blunt
Stanley Tucci first met Felicity Blunt, a literary agent, in 2010 at the wedding of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
2010: Roles in "Burlesque" and "Easy A"
Tucci acted in two films in 2010: the musical "Burlesque" and the teen comedy "Easy A".
2010: Broadway, Comedy, and "Burlesque"
Tucci directed a Broadway revival, appeared in the teen comedy "Easy A," and starred alongside Cher and Christina Aguilera in "Burlesque" in 2010.
2011: Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and "Margin Call"
In 2011, Stanley Tucci appeared in "Captain America: The First Avenger", marking his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also starred in the financial thriller "Margin Call" that year.
2011: Engagement to Felicity Blunt
Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt got engaged in 2011.
2011: Joining the MCU in "Captain America: The First Avenger"
Tucci joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dr. Abraham Erskine in "Captain America: The First Avenger" in 2011.
2011: Acclaim for "Margin Call" and Release of First Cookbook
Tucci starred in the critically acclaimed film "Margin Call" and released his first cookbook, "The Tucci Cookbook," in 2011.
September 29, 2012: Marriage to Felicity Blunt
On September 29, 2012, Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt celebrated their marriage with a ceremony at Middle Temple Hall in London.
2012: Joining "The Hunger Games" Franchise
Stanley Tucci joined the cast of "The Hunger Games" film series in 2012, playing the role of Caesar Flickerman.
2012: Start of "The Hunger Games" Franchise
Tucci began his role as Caesar Flickerman in "The Hunger Games" franchise in 2012.
2012: Television Appearance and Restaurant Ownership
Tucci appeared in an episode of "30 Rock" and co-owned the Finch Tavern restaurant in 2012.
2013: Voice Acting and "Percy Jackson" Role
Tucci voiced a character in "American Dad!" and played Dionysus in "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" in 2013.
2014: "Transformers" and Voice Work
Tucci appeared in "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and voiced Leonardo da Vinci in "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" in 2014.
2014: Start of "BoJack Horseman" Voice Role and Period Drama
Tucci began his recurring voice role in "BoJack Horseman" and appeared in the historical romance "A Little Chaos" in 2014.
2015: Continuing "The Hunger Games" and Starring in "Spotlight"
In 2015, Stanley Tucci continued his role in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" and starred in the biographical drama "Spotlight", which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2015: Acclaimed Performance in "Spotlight" and Television Role
Tucci delivered a praised performance in the Academy Award-winning film "Spotlight" and starred in the British series "Fortitude" in 2015.
September 12, 2016: UNHCR Campaign for Refugees
On September 12, 2016, Stanley Tucci joined other celebrities in a UNHCR video to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis. The video, "What They Took With Them," features a poem inspired by refugee stories.
2017: Directorial Debut, "Beauty and the Beast," and More
In 2017, Tucci directed "Final Portrait," played Maestro Cadenza in "Beauty and the Beast," and returned as Merlin in "Transformers: The Last Knight."
2017: Appearance in "Feud: Bette and Joan"
In 2017, Stanley Tucci was part of the cast of Ryan Murphy's limited series "Feud: Bette & Joan".
2018: Starring in the Drama "Limetown"
Stanley Tucci starred in the drama series "Limetown" in 2018.
2018: Roles in Independent Films
Tucci starred in the independent films "Patient Zero," "A Private War," and "Night Hunter" in 2018.
2019: "Limetown" and "The Silence"
Tucci appeared in the drama series "Limetown" and the horror film "The Silence" in 2019.
May 29, 2020: Premiere of "Central Park"
Stanley Tucci's animated series "Central Park" premiered on Apple TV+ on May 29, 2020.
2020: Appearance in "Supernova"
Stanley Tucci appeared in the romantic drama "Supernova" in 2020.
2020: Voice Acting in "Central Park"
Stanley Tucci began voicing the character Bitsy Brandenham in the Apple TV+ animated series "Central Park" in 2020.
May 21, 2021: Honorary Doctorate
Stanley Tucci received an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the American University of Rome on May 21, 2021, for his contributions to arts and humanities.
September 2021: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
In September 2021, Stanley Tucci publicly shared his experience with oropharyngeal cancer, diagnosed three years prior. He underwent successful chemotherapy and radiation.
October 2021: Publication of "Taste: My Life Through Food"
Stanley Tucci's memoir, "Taste: My Life Through Food," which details his relationship with food and his cancer journey, was published in October 2021.
2021: Starring in "Worth"
Stanley Tucci starred in the biographical legal drama "Worth" in 2021.
2021: Host of "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy"
Tucci began hosting the culinary travel series "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" on CNN in 2021.
2021: Hosting "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy"
Stanley Tucci started hosting the CNN food and travel documentary series "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" in 2021, for which he won two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards.
February 20, 2022: "Taste" on NYT Best Seller List
By February 20, 2022, "Taste: My Life Through Food" had secured a spot on The New York Times Best Seller List for 18 weeks.
November 2022: Lingering Effects of Cancer
In November 2022, Stanley Tucci mentioned that he still faces dietary restrictions due to the lasting effects of his cancer treatment.
2022: Inside Man and Whitney Houston Biopic
In 2022, Stanley Tucci starred in the BBC One thriller series "Inside Man," created by Steven Moffat and co-starring David Tennant. He was also cast as Clive Davis in the Whitney Houston biopic "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody."