
James Adam Tucker
Biography
James Adam Tucker's (Adam Tucker) roots are in the great Garden State of New Jersey, where his curiosity in acting began. Starting at a young age, James directed and filmed his siblings and cousins in skits he wrote. Today, James acting credits span over 30 years. A leading actor and guest star, known for his firm, authoritarian, yet gentle presence in such film and television productions as; Genius: MLK/X (2022), On the Come Up (2022), Wu Tang: An American SAGA (2022), as well as, Criminal Minds, The Mindy Project, Book Club, The Other Wife, and Training Day. James graduated from Morgan State University, a historically black college. He earned his BS in film and television production. Using his diverse experiences as an actor, director, and writer, James has produced over 50 feature films. His awards include best feature film in the Big Apple Film Festival and Key West Film Festival. His films and keen insight in spotting talent has been the launching pad for several working actors, including Morris Chestnut. He has also worked closely with many industry professionals over the years, such as Michael Goi, Mike Tristano, and Alex Diaz. Many of his films have been sold and are available on Netflix and Amazon.
Acting (20 movies)

Dress Rehearsal
2017

On the Come Up
2022

Drone Wars
2016

Born Killer
1989

Zombie Death House
1988

The Other Wife
2016

Within These Walls
2015

House of Darkness
2016

The Flesh Merchant
1993

Demon Lover
1992

Steel and Lace
1991

The Ultimate Prey
2000

Future Force
1989

Odds Are
2018

There's No Such Thing as Vampires
2020

Book Club
2018

Weedjies! Halloweed Night
2019

Who Stole My Daughter?
2019

Hairspray
1988

Casey's Gift: For Love of a Child
1990
Directing (13 movies)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Lunatic | 1991 | Screenplay | 
| Lunatic | 1991 | Writer | 
| Steps From Hell | 1991 | Writer | 
| The Flesh Merchant | 1993 | Producer | 
| Human Prey | 1995 | Screenplay | 
| Knight Walks | 1995 | Writer | 
| Bad Placas | 2001 | Writer | 
| Addiction | 2003 | Producer | 
| Within These Walls | 2015 | Writer | 









