Tichina Arnold

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Tichina Arnold was born on June 28, 1971 in Queens, New York. Arnold is best known for her role on Martin playing Pamela James. Along with her future Martin castmate Tisha Campbell, they were both in the movie The Little Shop Of Horrors. For two years, 1989-1990 she played Zena Brown, a troubled teenager on Ryans Hope. While in this role at the age of 16, she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on Ryan's Hope. Her most current role is playing Rochelle in the Golden Globe nominated Everybody Hates Chris.

Arnold is also a very talented singer. Arnold is a powerhouse vocalist capable of dipping into contralto. Her vocals are featured numerously on the soundtrack to the movie adaption of Little Shop of Horrors. In recent years, she lent her voice to several underground house/dance mixes.

In 2004 she gave birth to daughter Alijah Ray.

Tichina Arnold's Roles

• • 1. Wild Hogs (2007) (filming)
  • 2. "Everybody Hates Chris" .... Rochelle
  • 3. Getting Played (2005) .... Woman in Restaurant
  • 4. On the One (2005) .... Desiree
  • 5. "One on One"
  • 6. "Listen Up" - Kiara
  • 7. Yo Alien (2002) .... Ray Goods
  • 8. "Soul Food"...Adina
  • 9. Civil Brand (2002) .... Aisha
  • 10. Big Momma's House (2000) .... Ritha
  • 11. Dancing in September (2000) .... Robber
  • 12. "The Norm Show" .... Mrs. Murphy
  • 13. "Pacific Blue"
  • 14. A Luv Tale (1999)
  • 15. "The Jamie Foxx Show" .... Carla
  • 16. Perfect Prey (1998) (TV) .... Susie
  • 17. Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
  • 18. "Martin" (1992) TV Series .... Pamela 'Pam' James
  • 19. Scenes from a Mall (1991) .... Ticket Seller
  • 20. "Law & Order" .... Leona
  • 21. "All My Children" (1970) TV Series .... Sharla Valentine (1989-1990)
  • 22. How I Got Into College (1989) .... Vera Cook
  • 23. "The Cosby Show" .... Delores
  • 24. "Ryan's Hope" .... Zena Brown (1987-1989)
  • 25. Starlight: A Musical Movie (1988) .... Evelyn Ruth
  • 26. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) .... Crystal
  • 27. House of Dies Drear (1984) (TV) .... Pesty
  • 28. The Brass Ring (1983) (TV) .... Mary

Awards & Nominations

• 1988 - Nominated for

Preceded by: ?	NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress (comedy) 1996 for Martin	Succeeded by: ?
Preceded by: Mo'Nique for The Parkers	NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actress (comedy) 2005 for Everybody Hates Chris	Succeeded by: TBD