01of 17Secondo in Big NightTimpano Prods/Kobal/ShutterstockIn case you wanted to know what the usually bald Tucci looks like with hair, please seeBig Nightfor reference.Tucci co-wrote and co-directed the film with Campbell Scott, and starred opposite Tony Shalhoub as Italian brothers, Secondo and Primo. In the film, which takes place in the 1950s, the pair run an Italian restaurant named Paradise.It’s fitting that the actor would write a film about the food business; he releasedThe Tucci Cookbookin 2012, andhas a new food memoir titledTaste: My Life Through Food.
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Secondo in Big Night
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In case you wanted to know what the usually bald Tucci looks like with hair, please seeBig Nightfor reference.
Tucci co-wrote and co-directed the film with Campbell Scott, and starred opposite Tony Shalhoub as Italian brothers, Secondo and Primo. In the film, which takes place in the 1950s, the pair run an Italian restaurant named Paradise.
It’s fitting that the actor would write a film about the food business; he releasedThe Tucci Cookbookin 2012, andhas a new food memoir titledTaste: My Life Through Food.
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Paul Epstein in Deconstructing Harry
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03of 17Puck in A Midsummer Night’s DreamMario Tursi/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockEvery great actor has some Shakespeare under their belt, and Tucci is no exception. In 1999 he starred in an adaptation ofA Midsummer Night’s Dreamas the mischievous fairy Puck.
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Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Every great actor has some Shakespeare under their belt, and Tucci is no exception. In 1999 he starred in an adaptation ofA Midsummer Night’s Dreamas the mischievous fairy Puck.
04of 17Jerry Siegal in Maid in ManhattanBarry Wetcher/Columbia/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 2002, Tucci played assistant Jerry Siegal in the romantic comedyMaid in Manhattan, keeping his boss (Ralph Fiennes) in check — or at least as much as he could amid running errands and walking his dog.
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Jerry Siegal in Maid in Manhattan
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In 2002, Tucci played assistant Jerry Siegal in the romantic comedyMaid in Manhattan, keeping his boss (Ralph Fiennes) in check — or at least as much as he could amid running errands and walking his dog.
05of 17Link Peterson in Shall We DanceMiramax/Kobal/ShutterstockInShall We Dance, Tucci portrayed office BFF to Richard Gere’s character, and impressed us all with his physical comedy, penchant for ballroom danceandthe way he pulled off this wig and false teeth.
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Link Peterson in Shall We Dance
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InShall We Dance, Tucci portrayed office BFF to Richard Gere’s character, and impressed us all with his physical comedy, penchant for ballroom danceandthe way he pulled off this wig and false teeth.
06of 17Paul Child in Julie & JuliaColumbia/Scott Rudin Prods/Kobal/ShutterstockWho doesn’t wish they had a husband as supportive as Paul Child, whom Tucci portrayed in 2009’sJulie & Juliaalongside Meryl Streep’s Julia?
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Paul Child in Julie & Julia
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Who doesn’t wish they had a husband as supportive as Paul Child, whom Tucci portrayed in 2009’sJulie & Juliaalongside Meryl Streep’s Julia?
07of 17Nigel in The Devil Wears PradaBarry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockTucci again starred opposite Streep as Miranda Priestley’s right-hand man in the comedy, and showed the ropes to Anne Hathaway’s Andy — including advising her what to wear (and whatnotto wear).
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Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada
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Tucci again starred opposite Streep as Miranda Priestley’s right-hand man in the comedy, and showed the ropes to Anne Hathaway’s Andy — including advising her what to wear (and whatnotto wear).
08of 17George Harvey in The Lovely BonesWingnut/Kobal/ShutterstockIn a far cry from his usual lighthearted fare, Tucci was nearly unrecognizable as serial killer George Harvey. The risk paid off: He earned an Academy Award nomination for the role.
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George Harvey in The Lovely Bones
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In a far cry from his usual lighthearted fare, Tucci was nearly unrecognizable as serial killer George Harvey. The risk paid off: He earned an Academy Award nomination for the role.
09of 17Dill Penderghast in Easy AAdam Taylor/Olive Bridge/Kobal/ShutterstockProving the old saying “there are no small parts,” Tucci managed tosteal every scenehe was in as the cool, sarcastic dad to Emma Stone’s Olive.
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Dill Penderghast in Easy A
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Proving the old saying “there are no small parts,” Tucci managed tosteal every scenehe was in as the cool, sarcastic dad to Emma Stone’s Olive.
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Sean in Burlesque
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Dr. Abraham Erskine in Captain America: The First Avenger
Because it’s been so many years, you may have forgotten that Tucci played the German scientist who discovered Steve Rogers and gave him his superpowers. What we’re saying is, without Stanley Tucci, there would pretty much be no Captain America. Let that sink in.
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Mitchell Garabedian in Spotlight
He’s not in the film for very long, but Tucci does what Tucci does best: stand out. He played Mitchel Garbedian, an attorney who lets his conscience be his guide, telling Mark Ruffalo’s character about the abuse occurring within the Catholic Church.
14of 17Maestro Cadenza in Beauty and the BeastDisneyBe our guest and watch Tucci bring his signature charm to the live-action adaptation ofBeauty and the Beast.
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Maestro Cadenza in Beauty and the Beast
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Be our guest and watch Tucci bring his signature charm to the live-action adaptation ofBeauty and the Beast.
15of 17Jack Maye in The Children ActToledo/BBC/Kobal/ShutterstockIn 2017, Tucci took another serious turn, playing Emma Thompson’s estranged husband in the high-stakes drama.
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Jack Maye in The Children Act
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In 2017, Tucci took another serious turn, playing Emma Thompson’s estranged husband in the high-stakes drama.
16of 17Mr. Stringer in The WitchesDANIEL SMITH/Warner Bros.Tucci reunited with hisThe Devil Wears Pradacastmate Anne Hathaway for the 2020 remake ofThe Witches.“It’s nice to be with somebody that you know when you’re going into a film. Because you start a new film and it’s like the first day of school, all the time, no matter how many films you’ve done,” he toldEWof the experience, adding, “To know you’re going to be working with someone that you love, who’s so talented, it helps you relax right away.”
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Mr. Stringer in The Witches
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Tucci reunited with hisThe Devil Wears Pradacastmate Anne Hathaway for the 2020 remake ofThe Witches.
“It’s nice to be with somebody that you know when you’re going into a film. Because you start a new film and it’s like the first day of school, all the time, no matter how many films you’ve done,” he toldEWof the experience, adding, “To know you’re going to be working with someone that you love, who’s so talented, it helps you relax right away.”
17of 17Bartender of Our DreamsStanley Tucci/InstagramAs social media fans can attest, it turns out the role of Tucci’s lifetime is that ofmaking the perfect Negroniduring quarantine. Bravo.
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Bartender of Our Dreams
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As social media fans can attest, it turns out the role of Tucci’s lifetime is that ofmaking the perfect Negroniduring quarantine. Bravo.
source: people.com
