Cris Tucci was born and raised in Roselle, New Jersey. The middle child of 3 boys, he credits his family for everything he has achieved today. While attending Rutgers University he began writing screenplays and his work has landed on the desks of a number of industry executives. After receiving high praise at a talent showcase by one of the industry's major agencies, Cris began to pursue a career in acting. Cris is a 4th degree black belt in Hwa Rang Do, a Korean martial art. Having competed in numerous tournaments and appeared in countless exhibitions, his martial arts background has given him the ability to take on stunt work and fight choreography in a number of projects. A semi-professional poker player, he can be found in Las Vegas every summer during the World Series of Poker. In addition, Cris has authored two books in publication, a beginner's strategy guide for poker players titled "The Poker Journey: Volume 1, Laying the Foundation", and a semi-autobiographical poker novel, "A Poker Journey".