Stanley Tucci, a talented character actor with a career spanning over 40 years, has won numerous awards ranging from Emmys to Oscars, Screen Actors Awards, and even Tonys. After overcoming a health scare, let's delve into Tucci's life, career, and net worth.
The Acting Career of Stanley Tucci Now 62, Tucci began acting at a young age, making his debut in the 1985 film Prizzi's Honor directed by John Huston. From there, he took on various supporting roles in movies like The Daytrippers, Deconstructing Harry, Road to Perdition, and The Terminal.
In 1996, Tucci made his directorial debut with the cult comedy Big Night, which he also co-wrote and starred in. He frequently collaborates with Meryl Streep, appearing alongside her in films like The Devil Wears Prada and Julie & Julia.
His other notable films include The Lovely Bones, Burlesque, Easy A, Captain America: The First Avenger, Margin Call, The Hunger Games series, Spotlight, Supernova, and Worth.
Tucci has also made his mark in television with appearances in shows such as Murder One, 3 lbs, Feud: Bette & Joan, and Limetown. Additionally, he was part of the TV movies The Life and Death of Peter Sellers and Winchell.
Currently, he voices Bitsy Brandenham in the AppleTV+ animated series Central Park. Other projects include Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and The One and Only Shrek! with Meryl Streep.
With such an impressive career, Tucci's net worth stands at $25 million.
Stanley Tucci's Battle with Oral Cancer Tucci shared his oral cancer diagnosis in 2017 during an April 30 episode of Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist. The news terrified him, especially after losing his first wife, Kate, to breast cancer in 2009.
"I was completely shocked," he said via Today. "I was terrified, absolutely terrified."
Despite the diagnosis, Tucci expressed gratitude that his cancer hadn't spread to other parts of his body. However, the treatments were "brutal" and "awful," significantly impacting his diet.
"I lost 35 pounds," he shared. "I couldn't eat. I had a feeding tube for six months, and everything tasted like you know what and smelled like you know what."
It took Tucci months to regain his ability to eat and taste properly. He credits his wife, Felicity, and sister-in-law, Emily Blunt, for their unwavering support during that difficult period in his life.
"I was so afraid," Tucci admitted. "But Felicity was very insistent. She was incredible. Still is incredible."