Tisha Campbell
Tisha Michelle Campbell (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut appearing in the 1986 rock musical comedy film Little Shop of Horrors, and later starred on the short-lived NBC musical comedy drama Rags to Riches (1987–1988).
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Campbell in November 2018 | |
| Born | Tisha Michelle Campbell[1] October 13, 1968 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Other names | Tisha Campbell-Martin |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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Campbell has appeared in films including School Daze (1988), Rooftops (1989), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Boomerang (1992), and Sprung (1997). She received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination for her performance in the 1990 comedy film House Party, and later starred in its two sequels House Party 2 (1991) and House Party 3 (1994).
On television, Campbell starred as Gina Waters-Payne in the Fox comedy series Martin from 1992 to 1997, and as Janet "Jay" Marie Johnson-Kyle in the ABC comedy series My Wife and Kids (2001–2005), for which she received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. She later had regular roles on Rita Rocks (Lifetime, 2008–2009), The Protector (Lifetime, 2011), and Dr. Ken (ABC, 2015–2017).
Early life
Campbell was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she attended Newark Arts High School and also East Orange, New Jersey, where she attended Washington Academy of Music.[2] Her mother, Mona (née Raye) Shockley (now known as Mona Washington), was a nurse, talent manager, gospel singer, and vocal coach. Her father, Clifton Campbell, was a factory worker and singer, and as a chess master, works with underprivileged children.[3] Her parents encouraged her love for music.
Campbell has an older brother, three younger brothers, and a younger sister.[citation needed]
During a 2014 appearance on the daytime talk show The Daily Helpline, Campbell said that she was raped at age three by a male family friend who was baby-sitting her at the time.[4]
Career
Acting
Campbell's first television appearance was at the age of six, in an episode in 1974 of the PBS show The Big Blue Marble. As a child, she won many talent shows, going on to appear in such children's programs as Kids Are People Too, Unicorn Tales (played lead Daisy Bunsen in episode, The Magnificent Major), and Captain Kangaroo. At age 17, she performed in the musical feature film, Little Shop of Horrors as Chiffon, one of The Supremes-like girl group Greek Chorus, along with future Martin co-star & best friend, Tichina Arnold.
After graduating from the Arts High School in Newark, she moved to Hollywood, where she became a star on the short lived NBC musical comedy-drama series, Rags to Riches (1987–88). She later starred in the musical comedy drama film School Daze, directed by Spike Lee, as Jane Toussaint.
In 1989, Campbell costarred in the crime film Rooftops, and the following year starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the action comedy Another 48 Hrs.. She later appeared in an supporting role in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang, also starring Murphy. Her most notable film credit is 1990 comedy House Party for which she received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination. She later co starred in its two sequels; House Party 2 (1991), and House Party 3 (1994). In 1997, she received her star billed role in the Trimark Pictures' comedy film Sprung.[5] She later had the leading role in the independent drama film The Last Place on Earth (2002),[6] and appeared in Kevin Smith's sex comedy film Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) playing the acerbic wife of Craig Robinson's character.
In 1992, Campbell was cast as Regina "Gina" Waters-Payne in the Fox comedy series Martin. She left the show in April 1997, after settling the lawsuit against Martin Lawrence of sexual harassment.[7] The following year, she starred opposite Diahann Carroll in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film The Sweetest Gift (1998). Campbell returned to television in 2001, starring opposite Damon Wayans in the ABC comedy series My Wife and Kids. The series ran for five seasons, until 2005. In 2003, she won NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role.
After My Wife and Kids, Campbell was a regular in the Lifetime comedy series Rita Rocks (2008–09). In 2011, she starred opposite Ally Walker in the Lifetime police drama The Protector. The series was canceled after a single season. In September 2015, she was cast in the ABC sitcom Dr. Ken, starring Ken Jeong.[8] The series was cancelled after two seasons in 2017. In the beginning of 2018, she played Olympic gymnast Simone Biles' mother in the Lifetime movie The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar.[9][10] Later in 2018, Campbell starred on the ABC drama pilot The Holmes Sisters about the lives of five African-American sisters, all officers in the NYPD. It was produced by Regina King and Robin Roberts.[11]
Music
In 1993, Campbell released her debut album, Tisha, which was a moderate success, selling 40,000 copies. Two singles received minor airplay on the R&B stations: "Push", which was co written and produced by Campbell's' friend, Vanilla Ice, and "Love Me Down".[12] Campbell contributed vocals for the soundtrack of the 1997 film, Sprung, in which she starred, singing a cover version of "Don't Ask My Neighbor" with her Martin costar Tichina Arnold.
She appeared in several music videos in the 1990s and 2000s, including two for Will Smith ("Will 2K" and "Wild Wild West") and one for Toni Braxton ("You're Makin' Me High"). In 2012, Campbell starred in Mindless Behavior's music video for "Hello".
On September 21, 2015, she released the single, "Steel Here".[13] On February 24, 2016, Campbell released the single, "Lazy Bitch", as well as an accompanying video, where she featured her friend, Tasha Smith.[14] On February 2, 2018, Campbell released the single, "I Don't Wanna Be Alone Tonight".[15][16] On October 6, 2019, Campbell released the single, "22 Summers," with an accompanying video.[17]
Philanthropy
In 2011, Campbell co-founded Colored My Mind, a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness of childhood autism in communities of color.[18] She was inspired to start the organization by her son Xen, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old.[19]
Personal life
On August 17, 1996, Campbell married actor Duane Martin.[20] The couple have two sons, Xen Martin (born August 8, 2001) and Ezekiel Czar Martin (born September 8, 2009). In February 2018, Campbell filed for divorce after 21 years of marriage.[21] They finalized their divorce in December 2020.[22]
In November 1996, Campbell left the Fox series Martin during its final season, citing "intolerable" working conditions. In January 1997, Campbell filed a lawsuit against co-star Martin Lawrence on the counts of sexual harassment and abuse both on and off set.[23] By April 1997, Campbell had settled the lawsuit, and returned to appear in the last two episodes of the series.[24]
Campbell and Lawrence have both said that they have reconciled.[25] In an Instagram post on January 17, 2020, Lawrence wrote, "Regardless of the past or any misrepresentation of it In the press, I have nothin' but love for Tisha then and now. We are good and always will be! #teammartymar #yougogirl." Campbell responded in the post's comment section, "YOU GO BOY My fam fo life!"[26]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Tisha (1993)
Filmography
Film and TV Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Magnificent Major | Daisy Bunsen | Short |
| 1980 | The Me Nobody Knows | Lillie-Mae | TV Movie |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Chiffon | |
| 1988 | School Daze | Jane Toussaint | |
| Heart and Soul | Jamie Sinclair | TV Movie | |
| 1989 | Rooftops | Amber | |
| 1990 | House Party | Sidney | |
| Another 48 Hrs. | Amy Smith | ||
| Moe's World | Jiwanda | TV Movie | |
| 1991 | House Party 2 | Sidney | |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Yvonne | |
| 1994 | House Party 3 | Sidney | |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Sledge (voice) | |
| Snitch | Steimer | ||
| 1997 | Sprung | Brandy | |
| 1998 | The Sweetest Gift | Ruby Wilson | TV Movie |
| 2001 | Down to Earth | Woman in Audience | |
| 2002 | The Last Place on Earth | Ann Field | |
| 2008 | Zack and Miri Make a Porno | Angelina | |
| 2009 | Pastor Brown | Amanda Carlton | |
| 2010 | Wright vs. Wrong | Sasha | TV Movie |
| 2011 | Kiss and Tell: The History of Black Romance in Movie | Herself | |
| Lemonade Mouth | Jenny Reznick | TV Movie | |
| 2018 | Blindspotting | Mama Liz | |
| The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar | Nellie Biles | TV Movie | |
| 2021 | The J Team | Coach Poppy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | Rags to Riches | Marva Foley | Main Cast |
| 1990 | Shannon's Deal | Annette | Episode: "Inside Straight" |
| 1991 | A Different World | Josie Webb | Episode: "How Great Thou Art" & "If I Should Die Before I Wake" |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel Air | Kathleen | Episode: "Did the Earth Move for You?" | |
| Blossom | Toni | Episode: "Here Comes the Buzz!" & "To Tell the Truth" | |
| 1992 | Roc | Angela Kimbro | Episode: "A Piece of the Roc" |
| 1992–97 | Martin | Gina Waters-Payne | Main Cast |
| 1993 | It's Showtime at the Apollo | Herself | Episode: "Episode #6.24" |
| 1993–95 | Soul Train | Herself/Guest Hostess | Recurring Guest |
| 1994 | An Evening at the Improv | Herself/Hostess | Episode: "Episode #13.7" |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Rapunzel (voice) | Episode: "Rapunzel" |
| 1997 | Duckman | Ebony Sable (voice) | Episode: "Ebony, Baby" |
| Between Brothers | Daisy | Episode: "Dusty's in Love" | |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Michelle/Sandy | Episode: "Milo Does the Darndest Things" |
| Linc's | Rosalee Lincoln | Recurring Cast | |
| Cousin Skeeter | Herself | Episode: "A Family Thing" | |
| 1999 | Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Pam Grier" |
| Wasteland | Olivia | Episode: "The Object of My Affection" | |
| 2000 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Goldie (voice) | Episode: "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Joyce | Episode: "The Halloween Scene" | |
| 2001 | Cousin Skeeter | Nicole (voice) | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2001–05 | My Wife and Kids | Janet Marie "Jay" Kyle | Main Cast |
| 2002 | Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Tisha Campbell-Martin" |
| 2003 | Switched! | Herself | Episode: "Jennifer and Aubrey" |
| Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Herself | Episode: "Season Premiere!" | |
| The Proud Family | Rene (voice) | Episode: "There's Something About Rene" | |
| 2004 | Punk'd | Herself | Episode: "Episode #3.2" |
| 2004–06 | All of Us | Carmen James | Recurring Cast: Season 3-4 |
| 2007 | E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | Episode: "Will Smith" |
| 2008 | The Game | Herself | Episode: "A Delectable Basket of Treats" |
| 2008–09 | Everybody Hates Chris | Peaches Clarkson | Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
| Rita Rocks | Patty Mannix | Main Cast | |
| 2010 | Private Chefs of Beverly Hills | Herself | Episode: "Challah Back" |
| 2011 | The Paul Reiser Show | Maggie | Episode: "The Old Guy" |
| The Protector | Michelle Dulcett | Main Cast | |
| 2012 | Tamar & Vince | Herself | Episode: "Are You Ready for Tamar?!?" |
| Robot Chicken | Beyoncé Knowles (voice) | Episode: "Casablankman 2" | |
| Private Practice | Pam Reiter | Episode: "You Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone" | |
| 2013 | Malibu Country | Rikki | Episode: "Bowling for Mama" |
| 2013–16 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | Recurring Cast |
| 2015 | Unsung Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Vivica A. Fox" |
| Unsung | Herself | Episode: "Kid 'n Play" | |
| 2015–17 | Dr. Ken | Damona Watkins | Main Cast |
| 2016 | It's Not You, It's Men | Herself | Episode: ""Men-ogamy"" |
| Kocktails with Khloé | Herself | Episode: "Khloé Kardashian Spills the Tea" | |
| The $100,000 Pyramid | Herself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Martha Stewart vs. Snoop Dogg and Ken Jeong vs. Tisha Campbell-Martin" | |
| 2016–17 | Legends of Chamberlain Heights | Additional Voices (voice) | Recurring Cast |
| 2018 | Meet the Peetes | Herself | Episode: "The Guilt Trip" |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself/Guest Judge | Episode: "The Last Ball on Earth" | |
| Match Game | Herself | Episode: "Tisha Campbell-Martin/Adam Carolla/Mark Duplass" | |
| Long Island Medium | Herself | Episode: "Sitcom Spirits" | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Lila's Mom | Episode: "All of Me" | |
| 2018–19 | Uncensored | Herself | Episode: "Tichina Arnold" & "Tisha Campbell" |
| Empire | Brooke | Recurring Cast: Season 3-4 | |
| 2018–20 | 25 Words or Less | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| Craig of the Creek | Kim/Shatanya (voice) | Guest: Season 1 & 3, Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| 2018–21 | Soul Train Music Awards | Herself/Hostess | TV Series |
| 2019 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Dr. Davis | Regular Cast |
| 2019–20 | Last Man Standing | Carol Larabee | Recurring Cast: Season 7-8 |
| 2019–22 | Harley Quinn | Additional Voices (voice) | Recurring Cast |
| 2020 | Outmatched | Rita | Main Cast |
| 2021 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Deon Cole vs. Tisha Campbell and Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes vs. Justin Long" |
| 2021–22 | Inside Job | Gigi Thompson (voice) | Main Cast |
| 2022 | Uncoupled | Suzanne Prentiss | Main Cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Independent Spirit Award | "Best Supporting Female" | House Party | Nominated |
| 1996 | Image Award | "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series" | Martin | Nominated |
| 1997 | Image Award | "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series" | Martin | Nominated |
| 2002 | Image Award | "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| 2003 | Image Award | "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" | My Wife and Kids | Won |
| 2004 | Image Award | "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| 2004 | BET Comedy Award | "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series" | My Wife and Kids | Won |
| 2005 | Image Award | "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| 2005 | BET Comedy Award | "Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series" Shared with: Various | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| 2009 | Image Award | "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" | Rita Rocks | Nominated |
| 2010 | Image Award | "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" | Rita Rocks | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Sprung". Rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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- ^ "Disorderly Conduct". People.com. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ . ABC Go. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
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- ^ "Tisha Campbell Martin Drops Her New Song "Lazy B*tch"". In Flex We Trust. February 24, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ Tisha Campbell-Martin (February 2, 2018). "Tisha Campbell - I Don't Wanna Be Alone Tonight". YouTube. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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- ^ Sangweni, Yolanda (October 27, 2020). "EXCLUSIVE: Tisha Campbell-Martin on Raising Autism Awareness at MegaFest". Essence. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Happy 15th Anniversary To The Martins, simplytisha.com; accessed February 2, 2016.
- ^ Aiello, McKeena (February 22, 2018). "Tisha Campbell-Martin Files for Divorce From Husband Duane Martin". E!. Los Angeles, California: NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ Chung, Gabrielle (December 18, 2020). "Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin Finalize Divorce 2 Years After Announcing Split". People.
- ^ "Tisha Campbell Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Martin Lawrence". Jet. Chicago, Illinois: Johnson Publishing Company. January 27, 1997. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Martin Lawternce Ends Sitcom, 'Martin', In Fifth Season". Jet. Chicago, Illinois: Johnson Publishing Company. April 28, 1997. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Murphy, Helen (January 17, 2020). "Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell Say They're 'Good' Despite Harassment Lawsuit in the '90s". People. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ Patterson, Adreon (January 18, 2020). "Martin Lawrence & Tisha Campbell reinforce their friendship on Instagram". hiphopdx.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
External links
- Tisha Campbell at IMDb