Tamala Jones | |
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 Jones at PaleyFest in 2012 | |
| 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 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.[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]
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 1998–02 | 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 |
