Tichina Arnold
Actress · TV star · Since 1984
Known for
In television, Tichina Arnold is a familiar actress, a fixture of the schedule for a good while. Screen work has filled the last 43 years. Recognition comes from 'Everybody Hates Chris', where she plays Rochelle, across 88 episodes. 'Big Momma's House' counts among the other credits.
Tichina Arnold
Actress · TV star · Since 1984
26 Movies · 19 Series
In television, Tichina Arnold is a familiar actress, a fixture of the schedule for a good while. Screen work has filled the last 43 years. Recognition comes from 'Everybody Hates Chris', where she plays Rochelle, across 88 episodes. 'Big Momma's House' counts among the other credits.
Movies
Plays Crystal
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Plays Nurse Amy
Countdown
2019
Plays Ritha
Big Momma's House
2000
Plays Karen Davis
Wild Hogs
2007
Plays Photography Teacher
Drillbit Taylor
2008
Plays Aisha
Civil Brand
2002
Plays Wanda Fails
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
2019
Plays Ray's Mamma
Dance Flick
2009
Plays Theater Manager
Top Five
2014
Plays Renee
Wonder London
2023
Plays Denise Thompson
The Main Event
2020
Plays Tracy
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
Plays Ticket Seller
Scenes from a Mall
1991
Plays Principal Carey
Runt
2020
Plays Woman in Restaurant
Getting Played
2005
Plays Vera Cook
How I Got Into College
1989
Plays Wyvetta
So Fly Christmas
2023
Plays Pat
Clover
2020
Plays Charlotte
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
2014
Plays Lena Baker
Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story
2008
Plays Wendi
A Luv Tale
1999
Plays Claudia Mitchell
Stolen Child
2012
TV Shows
Plays Tina Butler
The Neighborhood
2018
Plays Pamela James
Martin
1992
Plays Rochelle
Everybody Hates Chris
2005
Plays Judi Mann
Happily Divorced
2011
Producer
Plays Rochelle (voice)
Everybody Still Hates Chris
2024
Plays Russell's Mamma
Sherri
2009
Plays Sylvia
Raising Hope
2010
Plays Darlene
A Different World
2026
Plays Nancy
Pair of Kings
2010
Plays Tina Butler
Crutch
2025
Plays Kiara
Listen Up!
2004
Plays Leona
Law & Order
1990
Plays Delores
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Carla
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
Plays Adina
Soul Food
2000
Plays Nicole/Brenda Richie (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Plays Tina Butler
Bob Hearts Abishola
2019
Plays (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Dana Brown
Pacific Blue
1996
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Search Party: Where's PawPaw?
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Search Party: Where's PawPaw?
Aunt Meek Meek
2026
A Different World
Darlene
2026Season 1
Crutch
Tina Butler
2025Season 1
Everybody Still Hates Chris
Rochelle (voice) · 20 episodes
2024–
So Fly Christmas
Wyvetta
2023
Wonder London
Renee
2023
Bob Hearts Abishola
Tina Butler
2021Season 3
The Main Event
Denise Thompson
2020
Clover
Pat
2020
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tichina Arnold and where are they from?
Tichina Arnold is 57 years old, born on June 28, 1969 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tichina Arnold?
Tichina Arnold is best known for roles in Big Momma's House, Wild Hogs, Countdown.
How many movies has Tichina Arnold been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Tichina Arnold has appeared in 26 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Tichina Arnold's first movie?
The career of Tichina Arnold began with The Brass Ring (1983).
What is Tichina Arnold's most recent movie or series?
Tichina Arnold's most recent release is A Different World, which premiered on September 24, 2026.
What TV shows has Tichina Arnold appeared in?
On television, Tichina Arnold has appeared in American Dad!, Everybody Hates Chris, Law & Order, The Boondocks.
Does Tichina Arnold have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tichina Arnold's upcoming work includes: Search Party: Where's PawPaw? (2026).
Tichina Arnold
1969-06-28 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Tichina Rolanda Arnold (born June 28, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles of Pamela James on the FOX sitcom Martin, family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced, the lead role of Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse, and Tina Butler on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood.
She began her career as a child actor, appearing in supporting roles in Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and How I Got into College (1989) before being cast as Pamela "Pam" James on the FOX sitcom Martin, which she played from 1992 until the show ended in 1997.
Arnold also played the family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris from 2005 to 2009, and portrayed Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced from 2011 to 2013. From 2014 to 2017, she played the lead role of Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse. As of 2018, Arnold plays Tina Butler in the CBS sitcom series The Neighborhood. From 2018 to 2019, she played the role of Paulette in the South African series Lockdown.