Tika Sumpter
Known for
An American actress from Queens, New York, who moved from daytime drama to film and television leads. She played Maddie, love interest to the villainous Dr. Robotnik's nemesis, in the hit family blockbusters 'Sonic the Hedgehog' (2020) and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' (2022), and earned praise portraying a young Michelle Obama in the biographical film 'Southside with You'. A poised, warm screen presence, she has built a steady career across soap operas, dramas and mainstream comedy.
Tika Sumpter
20 Movies
6 Series
An American actress from Queens, New York, who moved from daytime drama to film and television leads. She played Maddie, love interest to the villainous Dr. Robotnik's nemesis, in the hit family blockbusters 'Sonic the Hedgehog' (2020) and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' (2022), and earned praise portraying a young Michelle Obama in the biographical film 'Southside with You'. A poised, warm screen presence, she has built a steady career across soap operas, dramas and mainstream comedy.
Movies
Plays Maddie
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
Plays Maddie Wachowski
Sonic the Hedgehog
2020
Plays Maddie Wachowski
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2022
Plays Maddie
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
Plays Front Deskwoman
Salt
2010
Plays Angela
Ride Along
2014
Plays Angela Payton
Ride Along 2
2016
Plays Jamie
What's Your Number?
2011
Plays Yvonne Fair
Get On Up
2014
Plays Dominic's Girlfriend
Think Like a Man
2012
Plays Cherise
The Underdoggs
2024
Plays Danica
Nobody's Fool
2018
Plays Maureen
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
Plays Nikki
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
2010
Producer
Plays Michelle Robinson
Southside with You
2016
Plays Lacey
A Madea Christmas
2013
Plays Delores
Sparkle
2012
Plays Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm
An Acceptable Loss
2019
Plays Clarissa
My Man Is a Loser
2014
Plays Cassey McNamara
The Nomads
2019
Latest Trailers
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Full Filmography
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Maddie
2027
Film
Watson
Dr. Laila Bynum · 6 episodes
2025–2026
TV
Survival of the Thickest
Simone · 5 episodes
2025
TV
Knuckles
Maddie Wachowski · 1 episode
2024
TV
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Maddie
2024
Film
The Underdoggs
Cherise
2024
Film
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Maddie Wachowski
2022
Film
Sonic the Hedgehog
Maddie Wachowski
2020
Film
The Nomads
Cassey McNamara
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tika Sumpter and where are they from?
Tika Sumpter is 46 years old, born on June 20, 1980 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tika Sumpter?
Tika Sumpter is best known for roles in Sonic the Hedgehog, Salt, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
How many movies has Tika Sumpter been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Tika Sumpter has appeared in 20 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Tika Sumpter's first movie?
The career of Tika Sumpter began with Salt (2010).
What is Tika Sumpter's most recent movie or series?
Tika Sumpter's most recent release is ChikaBOOM!!, which premiered on June 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Tika Sumpter appeared in?
On television, Tika Sumpter has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gossip Girl, Final Space, Knuckles.
Does Tika Sumpter have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tika Sumpter's upcoming work includes: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027).
Tika Sumpter
1980-06-20 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter (born June 20, 1980) is an American actress and producer. Sumpter began her career as the host of Best Friend's Date. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap opera One Life to Live. In 2010, she made her film debut in Stomp the Yard: Homecoming and later featured in supporting roles for What's Your Number? (2011), Sparkle(2012), and A Madea Christmas (2013).
From 2013 to 2021, Sumpter starred as Candace Young in the OWN prime-time soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots. During that time, she starred in the action comedy film Ride Along(2014) and its sequel Ride Along 2 (2016), the biographical drama Get On Up (2014), the crime drama The Old Man & the Gun (2018), and the romantic comedy Nobody's Fool (2018). In 2016, she produced and starred as Michelle Robinson Obama in the biographical romantic drama film Southside with You, receiving the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture nomination. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in the ABC comedy series, Mixed-ish. She later starred as Maddie Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), its 2022 and 2024 sequel, and she appeared in the spin-off show Knuckles. Appeared in Gossip Girl.Tika Sumpter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.