Tamala Jones | |
---|---|
Born | Tamala Reneé Jones November 12, 1974
Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–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, [2] The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and What Men Want. [3] 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. [4]
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 four) 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.
Her film credits include Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come and What Men Want. [5] She has a small uncredited role in the film Up in the Air.
In 2020, Jones played the role of Lana in the ABC drama series Rebel, which was written by Krista Vernoff. [6] [7] [8]
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.
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, Girlfriend #2 | |
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 | ||
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 | |
2007 | What Love Is | Katherine | |
Who's Your Caddy? | Shannon | ||
Daddy Day Camp | Kim Hinton | ||
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 | ||
2022 | The Holiday Stocking | Marlow | TV movie |
Lola 2 | Coach | ||
2023 | Young. Wild. Free. | Ms. McCleary | |
Every Breath She Takes | Jules Baker | TV movie | |
2024 | Ordinary Angels | Rose |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1992 | California Dreams | Surfer Girl #1 | Episode: "Romancing the Tube" |
1995 | The Parent 'Hood | Yvonne | Episode: "Byte Me" & "The Bully Pulpit" |
The Wayans Bros. | Wanda | Episode: "Shawn Takes a New Stand" | |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Tiffany | Episode: "Not, I Barbecue" | |
ER | Joanie Robbins | Recurring Cast: Season 1 | |
1996 | JAG | Nia | Episode: "The Brotherhood" |
1996–97 | Dangerous Minds | Callie Timmons | Main Cast |
1997 | Soul Train | Herself/Guest Host | Episode: "Episode #26.23" |
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: Season 1, Guest: Season 3 |
1998–2002 | For Your Love | Barbara Jean "Bobbi" Seawright Ellis | Main Cast |
2000 | City of Angels | Nicole | Episode: "Dress for Success" |
2001 | The Test | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "The Dysfunctional Test" |
Weakest Link | Herself | Episode: "Scene Stealers Edition" | |
ER | Joanie Robbins | Episode: "Four Corners" | |
2001–05 | One on One | Tonya | Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 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 | Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 | |
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 | RuPaul's Drag U | Herself/Guest Professor | Episode: "From Boxers to Knockouts" |
The Soul Man | Yvette | Episode: "My Old Flame" | |
King Bachelor's Pad | Lieutenant Murray | Episode: "Sherlock Homeboy" | |
2013 | Walk This Way | Herself | 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 Vaughn 'Kat' Miller | Recurring Cast: Season 1 | |
2020–23 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Detective Sarina Washington | Recurring Cast: Season 1; Guest: Seasons 3–4 |
2021 | Rebel | Lanalee 'Lana' Ray | Main Cast |
2022 | The Rookie | Yvonne Thorsen | Episode: "End Game" & "Real Crime" |
Uncoupled | Mia | Episode: "Chapter 7" |
Year | Song Title | Artist |
---|---|---|
1992 | " Give It Up, Turn It Loose" | En Vogue |
1993 | " I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" | DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
2000 | "Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)" | Wu-Tang Clan |
" Gravel Pit" | ||
2001 | " Girls, Girls, Girls" | Jay-Z |
" Can Heaven Wait" | Luther Vandross | |
2004 | "I Can't Wait" | Sleepy Brown ft. Outkast |
2007 | " Independent" | Webbie ft. Lil Phat & Lil Boosie |
2009 | " Do You Think About Me" | 50 Cent |