Tamala Jones
Actress
51 years (Nov 12, 1974)Pasadena, California, USA
Tamala Jones is a steady American television actress, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. 'Up in the Air' is a second title worth naming. She is 51 years old. She has kept working through 31 years of the trade. Recognition comes from 'Castle', where she plays Lanie Parish, across 173 episodes.
Tamala Jones
Actress
Tamala Jones is a steady American television actress, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. 'Up in the Air' is a second title worth naming. She is 51 years old. She has kept working through 31 years of the trade. Recognition comes from 'Castle', where she plays Lanie Parish, across 173 episodes.
38 Movies
Plays Karen Barnes
Up in the Air
2009
Plays Janiece
Blue Streak
1999
Plays Mari
What Men Want
2019
Plays Rose
Ordinary Angels
2024
Plays Cindi
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
Plays Nikki
Booty Call
1997
Plays D'wana
Next Friday
2000
Plays Lisa Clark
Head of State
2003
Plays Kim Hinton
Daddy Day Camp
2007
Plays Mrs. McCleary
Young. Wild. Free.
2023
Plays Anna's Great Grandmother
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
Plays Shannon Williams
Who's Your Caddy?
2007
Plays Tracey Johnson
Two Can Play That Game
2001
Plays Tory Adams
Confessions
2006
Plays Tanya
The Wood
1999
Plays Regina
Janky Promoters
2009
Plays Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkings
Holiday Rush
2019
Plays Theresa
The Ladies Man
2000
Plays Kia
Turn It Up
2000
Plays Katherine
What Love Is
2007
Plays Nadine
Kingdom Come
2001
Plays Sheila West
The Brothers
2001
Plays Chloe
Nora's Hair Salon
2004
Producer
Plays Victoria
35 and Ticking
2011
Plays Jackie
On the Line
2001
Plays Nikki
The Hustle
2008
Plays Laura Leeton
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog
2002
Plays Shanicka
American Nightmares
2018
Plays Jacqueline
Act of Faith
2014
Plays Margaret Wright
Long Distance
2005
Plays Tamala Jones
Katt Williams: American Hustle
2007
Plays Martha Spears
Megachurch Murder
2015
Plays Daphne
Things Never Said
2013
22 TV Shows
Plays Lanie Parish
Castle
2009
Plays Bobbi Seawright
For Your Love
1998
Plays Callie Timmons
Dangerous Minds
1996
Plays Alicia
The Tracy Morgan Show
2003
Plays Lona
Rebel
2021
Plays Tina
Veronica's Closet
1997
Plays Sarina Washington
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Plays Katherine Miller
L.A.'s Finest
2019
Plays Liberty Washington
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Joanie Robbins
ER
1994
Plays Yvonne Thorsen
The Rookie
2018
Plays Mary Ellison
Party Down
2009
Plays Claire
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
Plays Yvette
The Soul Man
2012
Plays Wanda
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Plays Mia
Uncoupled
2022
Plays Amy Wright
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Katie Watson
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Tiffany
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Robin
Speechless
2016
Plays Nia
JAG
1995
Plays Nakia Cane
Will Trent
2023
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Nakia Cane
2026Season 4
#WorstChristmasEver
Cynthia
2025
Ordinary Angels
Rose
2024
Young. Wild. Free.
Mrs. McCleary
2023
Lola 2
Coach
2022
Uncoupled
Mia
2022Season 1
The Rookie
Yvonne Thorsen
2021Season 4
Rebel
Lona · 10 episodes
2021–
9-1-1: Lone Star
Sarina Washington
2020–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tamala Jones and where are they from?
Tamala Jones is 51 years old, born on November 12, 1974 in Pasadena, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tamala Jones?
Tamala Jones is best known for roles in Up in the Air, Blue Streak, What Men Want.
How many movies has Tamala Jones been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Tamala Jones has appeared in 38 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Tamala Jones's first movie?
The career of Tamala Jones began with How to Make an American Quilt (1995).
What is Tamala Jones's most recent movie or series?
Tamala Jones's most recent release is #WorstChristmasEver, which premiered on November 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Tamala Jones appeared in?
On television, Tamala Jones has appeared in The Rookie, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Castle, Ghost Whisperer.
Does Tamala Jones have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tamala Jones's upcoming work includes: Divine Direction (2026).
Tamala Jones
1974-11-12 · Pasadena, California, USA
Tamala Reneé Jones (born November 12, 1974) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as medical examiner Lanie Parish on the ABC drama Castle, and for appearing in the movies Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and Two Can Play That Game.