Tisha Campbell-Martin
Tisha Campbell-Martin | |
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Born |
Tisha Michelle Campbell October 13, 1968 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Other names | Tisha Martin |
Education | Newark Arts High School |
Occupation | |
Years active | 1977–present |
Known for |
Gina Waters-Payne on Martin Janet "Jay" Kyle on My Wife and Kids |
Home town | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Labels | |
Associated acts | Tichina Arnold |
Tisha Michelle Campbell‐Martin (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 went to star on the short-lived NBC musical comedy drama Rags to Riches (1987 to 1988).
Campbell has appeared in films include 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 Regina "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 to 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 to 2009), The Protector (Lifetime, 2011), and Dr. Ken (ABC, 2015 to 2017).
Early life
Campbell was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she attended Newark Arts High School.[1] Her mother, Mona (née Raye) Shockley (now known as Mona Washington), was a nurse, talent manager, gospel singer, and vocal coach. Her father, Michael Campbell, was a factory worker and singer, and as a chess master, works with underprivileged children on both the east and west coast.[2] Her parents encouraged her love for music.
Tisha has an older brother, three younger brothers,[2] and a younger sister.
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.[2] As a child, she won many talent shows, going on to appear in such children's programs as Kids Are People Too, Unicorn Tales, and Captain Kangaroo. At age 18, 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, Tichina Arnold.[3]
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 as Jane Toussaint, directed by Spike Lee.
In 1989, Campbell co starred 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 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.[4] She later had the leading role in the independent drama film The Last Place on Earth (2002),[5] and has appeared in sex comedy film Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) playing Craig Robinson's character wife.
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.[6] 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 had the recurring role on Everybody Hates Chris, and was 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 single season. In September 2015, she was cast in the ABC sitcom Dr. Ken, starring Ken Jeong.[7] The series was cancelled after two seasons in 2017. In the beginning of 2018, she played mother in the Lifetime The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar .[8][9] Later in 2018, Campbell went to star on the ABC drama pilot The Holmes Sisters about the lives of five African-American sisters, all officers in the NYPD. It produced by Regina King and Robin Roberts.[10]
Music
In 1992, 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".[11] Campbell contributed vocals for the soundtrack of her film of 1997, Sprung, singing on the remake of "Don't Ask My Neighbor" with her Martin co star Tichina Arnold.[3]
She appeared in several music videos in the 1990s and 2000s, including two for Will Smith ("Will 2K" and "Wild Wild West") and Toni Braxton ("You're Makin' Me High"). In 2012, Campbell starred in Mindless Behavior's music video, "Hello", starring as Prodigy's mom.
On September 21, 2015, she released the single, "Steel Here".[12] On February 24, 2016, Campbell released the single, "Lazy Bitch", as well as an accompanying video, where she featured her friend, Tasha Smith.[13] On February 2, 2018, Campbell released the single, "I Don't Wanna Be Alone Tonight".[14][15]
Personal life
On August 17, 1996, Campbell married actor Duane Martin.[16] The couple have two sons. In February 2018, Campbell-Martin filed for divorce after twenty two years together.[17]
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.[18] By April 1997, Campbell had settled the lawsuit, and returned to appear in the last two episodes of the series,[19]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | The Magnificent Major | Daisy Bunsen | Short film |
1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Chiffon | |
1988 | School Daze | Jane Toussaint | |
1989 | Rooftops | Amber | |
1990 | House Party | Sidney | |
1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Amy Smith | |
1991 | House Party 2 | Sidney | |
1992 | Boomerang | Yvonne | |
1994 | House Party 3 | Sidney | |
1996 | Snitch | Steimer | |
1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Sledge | Voice |
1997 | Sprung | Brandy | |
2001 | Down to Earth | Woman in audience | |
2002 | The Last Place on Earth | Ann Field | |
2008 | Zack and Miri Make a Porno | Delaney's Wife | |
2009 | Pastor Brown | Amanda Carlton | |
2018 | Blindspotting | Mama Liz |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | The Me Nobody Knows | Lillie-Mae | Television film |
1987–88 | Rags to Riches | Marva Foley | Main role; 20 episodes |
1988 | Heart and Soul | Jamie Sinclair | Television film |
1990 | Shannon's Deal | Annette | Episode: "Inside Straight" |
1990 | Moe's World | Jiwanda | Television film |
1991 | A Different World | Josie Webb | 2 episodes |
1991 | The Fresh Prince of Bel Air | Kathleen | Episode: "Did the Earth Move for You?" |
1991 | Blossom | Toni | 2 episodes |
1992 | Roc | Angela Kimbro | Episode: "A Piece of the Roc" |
1992–97 | Martin | Gina Waters-Payne | Main role; 132 episodes |
1995-00 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Rapunzel/Glodie | 2 episodes |
1997 | Duckman | Ebony Sable | Episode: "Ebony, Baby" |
1997 | Between Brothers | Daisy | Episode: "Dusty's in Love" |
1998 | Getting Personal | Michelle / Sandy | Episode: "Milo Does the Darndest Things" |
1998 | The Sweetest Gift | Ruby Wilson | Television film |
1999 | Wasteland | Olivia | Episode: "The Object of My Affection" |
2000 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Joyce | Episode: "The Halloween Scene" |
2001 | Cousin Skeeter | Nicole | 2 episodes |
2001–05 | My Wife and Kids | Jay Kyle | Main role; 123 episodes |
2003 | The Proud Family | Rene | Episode: "There's Something About Rene" |
2004–06 | All of Us | Carmen James | Recurring role (Season 3–4) |
2008–09 | Everybody Hates Chris | Peaches Clarkson | Recurring role (Season 4) |
2008–09 | Rita Rocks | Patty Mannix | Main role; 40 episodes |
2010 | Wright vs. Wrong | Sasha | Pilot |
2011 | Lemonade Mouth | Jenny Reznick | Television film |
2011 | The Paul Reiser Show | Maggie | Episode: "The Old Guy" |
2011 | The Protector | Michelle Dulcett | Main role; 13 episodes |
2012 | Robot Chicken | Beyoncé Knowles | Episode: "Casablankman 2" |
2012 | 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" |
2013–2016 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | 10 episodes |
2015–17 | Dr. Ken | Damona Watkins | Main role; 44 episodes |
2017 | Legends of Chamberlain Heights | Voice | 6 episodes |
2018 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself, guest judge | 1 episode (season 10)[20] |
2018 | The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar | Nellie Biles | Television film |
2018 | Empire | Brooke (The Three Black Divas) | Episode: "Without Apology" |
2018 | Untitled Holmes Sisters Project | Sgt. Anise Kendrick-Morrison | Pilot |
2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Lila's Mom | Episode: "All of Me" |
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak | |||||||||||
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US Heat. [21] | |||||||||||||
Tisha |
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37 | |||||||||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Singles
Song | Year | Album |
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"Be Alone Tonight" | 1988 | School Daze |
"Push" | 1992 | Tisha |
"Love Me Down" | ||
"Don't Ask My Neighbor" (with Tichina Arnold) |
1997 | Sprung |
"Steel Here"[22] | 2015 | Non-album single |
"Lazy Bitch (This Ain't Gina)"[23] | 2016 | |
"I Don't Wanna Be Alone" (featuring Rich the Kid)[24] | 2018 | |
Featured singles
Song | Year | Album |
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"All Cried Out"[25] (Full Force featuring Tisha Campbell-Martin) |
2014 | Full Force: With Love From Our Friends |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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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
- ↑ "A Brief History, Newark Arts High School". Archived from the original on April 19, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2008.
- 1 2 3 "Tisha Campbell-Martin profile". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- 1 2 Tisha Campbell-Martin on IMDb
- ↑ "Sprung". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "The Last Place on Earth". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Disorderly Conduct". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Dr. Ken Series Premiere Date Announced". ABC Go. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ↑ "The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar - Lifetime". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (February 27, 2018). "Tisha Campbell-Martin Cast In ABC Drama Pilot From Robin Roberts & Regina King". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "People are Talking About". Jet. 83 (6): 61. November 30, 1992. ISSN 0021-5996. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- ↑ Tisha Campbell Martin released the song "Steel Here", billboard.com; accessed January 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Tisha Campbell Martin Drops Her New Song "Lazy B*tch"". In Flex We Trust. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ Tisha Campbell-Martin (February 2, 2018). "Tisha Campbell - I Don't Wanna Be Alone Tonight". Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "New Music: Tisha Campbell-Martin feat. Rich the Kid – 'Don't Wanna Be Alone'". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ 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!. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ↑ Company, Johnson Publishing (January 27, 1997). "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Company, Johnson Publishing (April 28, 1997). "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Shania Twain, "Broad City" Stars And More Join The Judges' Panel On "Drag Race" Season 10". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums History". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ↑ "Tisha Campbell-Martin Addresses Past Sexual Abuse in Powerful 'Steel Here' Video". Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Lazy Bitch (This Ain't Gina) - Single by Tisha Campbell Martin on Apple Music". February 24, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Don't Wanna Be Alone (feat. Rich the Kid) - Single by Tisha Campbell Martin on Apple Music". February 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ↑ "All Cried Out (feat. Tisha Campbell Martin) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved May 13, 2010.