Date Of Birth

November 12, 1974

Biography

Tamala Jones began her career as a model, appearing on TV and in magazine ads, before transitioning to an acting career. After making her debut in an episode of the comedy series California Dreams, and later took a major role in the short-lived series Dangerous Minds.

Jones had a prolific television career, becoming part of the cast of shows such as The Tracy Morgan Show and For Your Love, as well as recurring stints in ER and Veronica’s Closet. She also appeared in films such as Booty Call, How To Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog, The Brothers and Daddy Day Camp. She currently stars in the ABC series Castle, as medical examiner Lanie Parish.

Place of Birth

Pasadena, CA

Birth Name

Tamala R. Jones

Gender

Female

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Awards

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Filmography

FILM:
– How to Make An American Quilt (1995)
– Booty Call (1997)
– Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)
– The Wood (1999)
– Blue Streak (1999)
– Next Friday (2000)
– Turn It Up (2000)
– How To Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog (2000)
– The Ladies Man (2000)
– Kingdom Come (2001)
– The Brothers (2001)
– Two Can Play That Game (2001)
– On The Line (2001)
– Head of State (2003)
– Nora’s Hair Salon (2004)
– Long Distance (2005)
– Confessions (2006)
– What Love Is (2007)
– Who’s Your Caddy? (2007)
– Daddy Day Camp (2007)
– American Dream (2008)
– Show Stoppers (2008)
– The Hustle (2008)
– Who’s Deal? (2008)
– Laredo (2009)
– The Janky Promoters (2009)
– Busted (2009)

TELEVISION:
– Dangerous Minds (regular, 1996-1997)
– Veronica’s Closet (recurring, 1997-1999)
– For Your Love (regular, 1998-2002)
– One on One (recurring, 2001-2005)
– The Tracy Morgan Show (regular, 2003-2004)
– My Name is Earl (recurring, 2007)
– Castle (regular, 2009-present)

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Height

5’4″

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