Tamala Jones

Tamala R. 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.

Tamala Jones
Jones in 2012
Born (1974-11-12) November 12, 1974
Pasadena, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present

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 pilot Rebel which was written by Krista Vernoff.[2]

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
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
2006 Confessions Tory Adams
2007 What Love Is Katherine
Who's Your Caddy? Shannon
Daddy Day Camp Kim Hinton
2008 American Dream Keisha
Show Stoppers Renee
The Hustle Nikki
Who's Deal? Mrs. Watson
2009 Up in the Air Karen Barnes
Janky Promoters Regina
Busted JJ
Laredo Maggie Short film
2011 35 and Ticking Victoria
2013 Things Never Said Daphne
Yellow Ribbon Karen Rutty Short film
2014 Act of Faith Jacqueline
The Box Adeline Short film
2015 Megachurch Murder Martha Spears
2019 What Men Want Mari

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1992 California Dreams Surfer girl Episode: Romancing the Tube
1995 The Parent 'Hood Yvonne Episode: "The Bully Pulpit"
On Our Own Grace Episode: "Obstacle Illusion"
The Wayans Bros. Wanda Episode: "Shawn Takes a New Stand"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tiffany Episode: "Not, I Barbecue"
1995 & 2001 ER Joanie Robbins Episodes: "The Birthday Party", "Motherhood" & "Four Corners"
1996 JAG Nia Episode: "The Brotherhood"
Dangerous Minds Callie Timmons TV series
1997 Malcolm & Eddie Caroline Episode: "Two Men and a Baby"
1997–1999 Veronica's Closet Tina Recurring role (8 episodes)
1998–2002 For Your Love Bobbie Seawright Main role (84 episodes)
2000 Little Richard Lucille TV film
2001–2005 One on One Tonya Recurring role (10 episodes)
2002 Couples Julia TV film
2003–2004 The Tracy Morgan Show Alicia Mitchell 18 episodes
2005 Nadine in Date Land Star TV film
Love, Inc. Terri Episode: "Bosom Buddies"
2006 Ghost Whisperer Amy Wright Episode: "Drowned Lives"
CSI: Miami Katie Watson Episode: "Going, Going, Gone"
Flirt Stevie Ridge TV film
2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Claire Episode: "The Disaster Show"
My Name Is Earl Liberty Washington 4 episodes
Protect and Serve Sharon Harvey TV film
2009 Everybody Hates Chris Darlene Episode: "Everybody Hates Boxing"
2009–2016 Castle Lanie Parish 143 episodes
2010 Party Down Mary Ellison Episode: "James Ellison Funeral"
2012 The Soul Man Yvette Episode: "My Old Flame"
King Bachelor's Pad Lt. Murray Episode: "Sherlock Homeboy"
2015 Megachurch Murder Martha Spears TV film
2017 Rebel Jackie (nurse) Episode: "Nickel and Dimed"
2018 Speechless Robin
2019 L.A.'s Finest Katherine Vaughn Miller Episode: ...My Lovely
SEAL Team Gunnery Sergeant Miller 4 episodes
2020 9-1-1: Lone Star Detective Sarina Washington 2 episodes
2021 Rebel[3] Lana

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 Grey's Boss, Starring Katey Sagal, Gets Series Order at ABC". TVLine.com. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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