Background
Tucci was born in New York City, New York, the son of Minerva D. (née LaRosa) and Nicholas Tucci, a business executive.
Tucci was born in New York City, New York, the son of Minerva D. (née LaRosa) and Nicholas Tucci, a business executive.
He graduated from H.Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, New New York
He played the T-Birds member Sonny LaTierri for the 1978 film version Grease, a role that he is best known foreign He portrayed law student Gerald Golden in the television series The Paper Chase from 1983 to 1986. He also spent more than three years touring with companies of the musical "Chicago," performing as lead character Roxy Hart"s husband, Amos.
He is best known for his work as the "Green Apple" in the widely renowned play "Destination", by Uta Hagen.
Tucci is currently teaching and coaching Introduction to Fine Arts and Theater Arts at Saint Francis High School in Louisiana Cañada Flintridge, California. The teacher recently played the role of the father of Melissa McCarthy in The Heat.
He currently resides with his family in Los Angeles, California.