Tamala Jones

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Tamala Jones
Tamala Jones at Paleyfest 2012.jpg
Jones in 2012
Born
Tamala Reneé Jones

(1974-11-12) November 12, 1974 (age 46)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present

Tamala Reneé Jones (born November 12, 1974)[1] is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and What Men Want. Her prominent television roles include Tina, a recurring character on Veronica's Closet; Bobbi Seawright on For Your Love; and Lanie Parish on the ABC crime drama Castle.

Career[]

Her first acting role was a guest appearance on the teen sitcom California Dreams. This led to a role as a student in the short-lived ABC drama Dangerous Minds. Jones had co-starring roles on the 1998–2002 series For Your Love and the short-lived The Tracy Morgan Show. She had a recurring role as Tonya, an old girlfriend of Flex's (seasons one and five) on One on One. She guest-starred on other television series, including The Parent 'Hood, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Veronica's Closet, My Name Is Earl, Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, and Malcolm & Eddie.

In 1993, Jones appeared in the music video for "Give It Up, Turn It Loose" by En Vogue. In 2001, she was in the music video for "Girls, Girls, Girls" by rapper Jay Z with fellow actresses Paula Jai Parker and Carmen Electra. Also that year, Jones was featured in the music video for "Gravel Pit" by Wu-Tang Clan. She appears in Will Smith's video "I'm Looking for the One" and as the President of the United States in the music video for the song "Independent" by rapper Webbie.

Her film credits include Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come and What Men Want. She has a small role in the film Up in the Air.

In 2020, Jones will play the role of Lana in the ABC drama series Rebel, which was written by Krista Vernoff.[2][3] |Lana[4]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
1995 How to Make an American Quilt Anna's Great Grandmother
1997 Booty Call Nikki
1998 Can't Hardly Wait Cindi
1999 The Wood Tanya
Blue Streak Janiece
2000 Next Friday D'wana
Little Richard Lucille TV Movie
Turn It Up Kia
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog Laura Leeton
The Ladies Man Theresa
2001 Kingdom Come Nadine
The Brothers Sheila West
Two Can Play That Game Tracey Johnson
On the Line Jackie
Cedric the Coach TV Movie
2002 Couples Julia TV Movie
2003 Head of State Lisa Clark
2004 Nora's Hair Salon Clorie
2005 Long Distance Margaret Wright
Nadine in Date Land Star TV Movie
2006 Confessions Tory Adams
Flirt Stevie Ridge TV Movie
2007 What Love Is Katherine
Who's Your Caddy? Shannon
Daddy Day Camp Kim Hinton
Protect and Serve Sharon Harvey TV Movie
2008 Show Stoppers Renee
The Hustle Nikki
Who's Deal? Mrs. Watson
American Dream Keisha
2009 Up in the Air Karen Barnes
Janky Promoters Regina
Busted JJ
Laredo Maggie Short
2011 35 and Ticking Victoria
2013 Things Never Said Daphne
Yellow Ribbon Karen Rutty Short
2014 Act of Faith Jacqueline
The Box Adeline Short
2015 Megachurch Murder Martha Spears
2018 Mr. Malevolent Shanicka
2019 What Men Want Mari
'Til Death Denise Short
Deadly Dispatch Tiffany TV Movie
Holiday Rush Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkins

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
1992 California Dreams Surfer Girl #1 Episode: "Romancing the Tube"
1995 The Parent 'Hood Yvonne 2 Episodes
The Wayans Bros. Wanda Episode: "Shawn Takes a New Stand"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tiffany Episode: "Not, I Barbecue"
1995-01 ER Joanie Robbins 3 Episodes
1996 JAG Nia Episode: "The Brotherhood"
1996-97 Dangerous Minds Callie Timmons Main Cast
1997 Duckman Black Female Student (voice) Episode: "Das Sub"
Malcolm & Eddie Caroline Episode: "Two Men and a Baby"
1997–99 Veronica's Closet Tina Recurring Cast
1998–02 For Your Love Bobbie Seawright Main Cast
2000 City of Angels Episode: "Dress for Success"
2001–05 One on One Tonya Recurring Cast, Season 1–4
2003–04 The Tracy Morgan Show Alicia Mitchell Main Cast
2005 Love, Inc. Terri Episode: "Bosom Buddies"
2006 Ghost Whisperer Amy Wright Episode: "Drowned Lives"
CSI: Miami Katie Watson Episode: "Going, Going, Gone"
2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Claire Episode: "The Disaster Show"
My Name Is Earl Liberty Washington 3 Episodes
2009 Everybody Hates Chris Darlene Episode: "Everybody Hates Boxing"
2009–16 Castle Lanie Parish Main Cast
2010 Party Down Mary Ellison Episode: "James Ellison Funeral"
2012 The Soul Man Yvette Episode: "My Old Flame"
King Bachelor's Pad Lieutenant Murray Episode: "Sherlock Homeboy"
2013 Walk This Way Episode: "Vengeance"
2017 Rebel Jackie Recurring Cast
2018 Speechless Robin Episode: "D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY"
2019 SEAL Team Gunnery Sergeant Miller Recurring Cast, Season 2
L.A.'s Finest Katherine 'Kat' Miller Recurring Cast, Season 1
2020 9-1-1: Lone Star Detective Sarina Washington Recurring Cast, Season 1
2021 Rebel Lanalee 'Lana' Ray Main Cast

References[]

  1. ^ "Tamala Jones Biography". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2020). "'Rebel': Tamala Jones To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  3. '^ "Rebel Drama From Greys Boss, Starring Katey Sagal, Gets Series Order at ABC". TVLine.com. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 19, 2020). "'Rebel': Tamala Jones To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2021.

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