Tamala Jones
Tamala Jones will soon be seen in WHO'S YOUR CADDY, SHOW STOPPERS, AMERICAN DREAM, and THUG PASSION. Currently, she can be seen in CONFESSIONS and WHAT LOVE IS. Jones entered the world of features with a small role in HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT and had her first starring film role in BOOTY CALL. After appearing in BLUE STREAK and THE WOOD, Jones began to gain momentum with roles in
Ice Cube's NEXT FRIDAY and the
Tim Meadows SNL vehicle THE LADIES MAN. She would later share the limelight with a talented cast in KINGDOM COME. Other film credits include LONG DISTANCE, NORA'S HAIR SALON, HEAD OF STATE, ONE THE LINE, TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME, THE BROTHERS, HOW TO KILL YOUR NEIGHBOR'S DOG, TURN IT UP, and CAN'T HARDLY WAIT.
Jones launched her career as a model, appearing in magazine ads and television commercials, before landing her first acting job on an episode of the preteen sitcom California Dreams. As a young woman, she guest starred on series ranging from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to ER to The Wayans Brothers. Her first regular television role was playing a student in the ABC network's short-lived drama Dangerous Minds. Jones' other television appearances include: My Name is Earl; CSI:Miami; Ghost Whisperer; Flirt; Love, Inc., Nadine in Date Land; One on One; The Tracy Morgan Show; Rendez-View; Couples; ER; Cedric the Coach; City of Angels; Little Richard; Veronica's Closet; For Your Love; Malcolm & Eddie; Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man; JAG; and The Parent 'Hood.
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