Tamala Jones
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Divine Direction
2026
as Cora Moorer
#WorstChristmasEver
2025
as Cynthia
Ordinary Angels
2024
as Rose
Young. Wild. Free.
2023
as Mrs. McCleary
Every Breath She Takes
2023
as Jules
Will Trent
2023
as Nakia Cane
Lola 2
2022
as Coach
The Holiday Stocking
2022
as Marlow
Uncoupled
2022
as Mia
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Rebel
2021
as Lona
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Sarina Washington
What Men Want
2019
as Mari
Deadly Dispatch
2019
as Tiffany
Holiday Rush
2019
as Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkings
L.A.'s Finest
2019
as Katherine Miller
American Nightmares
2018
as Shanicka
The Rookie
2018
as Yvonne Thorsen
Speechless
2016
as Robin
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Martha Spears
Act of Faith
2014
as Jacqueline
Things Never Said
2013
as Daphne
The Soul Man
2012
as Yvette
35 and Ticking
2011
as Victoria
Up in the Air
2009
as Karen Barnes
Janky Promoters
2009
as Regina
Castle
2009
as Lanie Parish
Party Down
2009
as Mary Ellison
The Hustle
2008
as Nikki
American Dream
2008
as Keisha
Show Stoppers
2008
as Chapter Leader Renee
The Wendy Williams Show
2008
Daddy Day Camp
2007
as Kim Hinton
Katt Williams: American Hustle
2007
as Tamala Jones
Who's Your Caddy?
2007
as Shannon Williams
What Love Is
2007
as Katherine
Protect and Serve
2007
as Sharon Harvey
Confessions
2006
as Tory Adams
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
as Claire
Long Distance
2005
as Margaret Wright
Nadine in Dateland
2005
as Star
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Amy Wright
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Liberty Washington
Love, Inc.
2005
as Terri
Nora's Hair Salon
2004
as Chloe
Head of State
2003
as Lisa Clark
The Tracy Morgan Show
2003
as Alicia
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog
2002
as Laura Leeton
CSI: Miami
2002
as Katie Watson
The Brothers
2001
as Sheila West
Two Can Play That Game
2001
as Tracey Johnson
On the Line
2001
as Jackie
Kingdom Come
2001
as Nadine
One on One
2001
as Tonya
Next Friday
2000
as D'wana
Turn It Up
2000
as Kia
The Ladies Man
2000
as Theresa
Little Richard
2000
as Lucille
Blue Streak
1999
as Janiece
The Wood
1999
as Tanya
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
as Cindi
For Your Love
1998
as Bobbi Seawright
Booty Call
1997
as Nikki
Veronica's Closet
1997
as Tina
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
Dangerous Minds
1996
as Callie Timmons
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
as Anna's Great Grandmother
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Wanda
The Parent 'Hood
1995
JAG
1995
as Nia
Duckman
1994
ER
1994
as Joanie Robbins
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Tiffany