Tamela Mann
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. She is married to actor David Mann. She began acting in 1999 when she was discovered by Tyler Perry. She debuted in the stage play I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 2000. The following year, she appeared in the comedy film Kingdom Come. She went on to act in Perrys plays Meet the Browns, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and What's Done in the Dark. In 2005, she waa in the ...
Known For
Filmography
Madea's Destination Wedding
2025
as Cora
Truth Be Told
2023
The Color Purple
2023
as First Lady
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
2022
as Cora
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Soul Santa
2021
as Liz
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
2020
as Cora Jean Simmons-Brown
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living
2020
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Merry Wishmas
2018
as Keneisha 'Kenni' Wright
Mann & Wife
2015
as Toni Mann
Sparkle
2012
as Ms. Sara Waters
Madea's Big Happy Family
2011
as Cora
Madea Goes to Jail
2009
as Cora Simmons
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
2009
Meet the Browns
2008
as Cora Brown
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005
as Cora
Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
2005
as Cora Jean Simmons
Madea’s Christmas Special
2004
as Cora Simmons
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
2003
as Cora Jean Simmons
Whatcha Lookin' 4
2003
as Self
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
2002
as Cora
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
2002
as Cora Jean Simmons
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live
2002
as Self
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
2001
as Myrtle Simmons
Kingdom Come
2001
as Lady #2
Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live
1998
as Self