Tichina Arnold

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Biography

As the smart and sassy mother on the hit UPN sitcom, "Everybody Hates Chris," actress Tichina Arnold was living proof that lightening can strike more than once, having starred on another successful series, "Martin" (Fox, 1992-97) years before. Born June 28, 1971 and raised in Queens, NY, Arnold's penchant for performing began in childhood, holding church congregations enthralled as a four-year-old. When she turned eight, her mother and uncle …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

Tichina Rolanda Arnold on June 28, 1971 in Queens, New York, USA

Career Milestones

2008

Played the title role in "The Lena Baker Story," which was about the first woman to be executed by the electric chair in Georgia

2007

Once again teamed with Martin Lawrence as his wife in the comedy-adventure, "Wild Hogs"

2005

Played Rochelle in the NBC comedy, "Everybody Hates Chris"

2001

Had a recurring role as Nicole Barnes on the UPN series, "One on One"

2000

Co-starred with Martin Lawrence in the comedy, "Big Momma's House"

1992

Played regular role of Pam on the FOX sitcom, "Martin"; starred Martin Lawrence in the title role

1989

Cast on the ABC daytime soap, "All My Children"

1987

TV series debut as Zena in the daytime drama, "Ryan's Hope"

1986

Film debut as Crystal in "Little Shop of Horrors"

1982

New York stage debut in "The Me Nobody Knows" at Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theater