Tamala Jones

Tamala Reneé Jones (born November 12, 1974) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and What Men Want. Her prominent television roles include Tina, a recurring character on Veronica's Closet; Bobbi Seawright on For Your Love; and Lanie Parish on the ABC crime drama Castle.

Career

Her first acting role was a guest appearance on the teen sitcom California Dreams. This led to a role as a student in the short-lived ABC drama Dangerous Minds. Jones had co-starring roles on the 1998–2002 series For Your Love and the short-lived The Tracy Morgan Show. She had a recurring role as Tonya, an old girlfriend of Flex's (seasons one and four) on One on One. She guest-starred on other television series, including The Parent 'Hood, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Veronica's Closet, My Name Is Earl, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and Malcolm & Eddie.

Her film credits include Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come and What Men Want.

Music videos In 1993, Jones appeared in the music video for "Give It Up, Turn It Loose" by En Vogue. In 2001, she was in the music video for "Girls, Girls, Girls" by rapper Jay-Z with fellow actresses Paula Jai Parker and Carmen Electra. Also that year, Jones was featured in the music video for "Gravel Pit" by Wu-Tang Clan. She appeared in Sleepy Brown’s video “I Can’t Wait”. She appears in Will Smith's video "I'm Looking for the One" and as the President of the United States in the music video for the song "Independent" by rapper Webbie. She appeared in Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz’s video “Real N***a Roll Call (feat. Ice Cube)”.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 How to Make an American Quilt Anna's Great Grandmother 1997 Booty Call Nikki 1998 Can't Hardly Wait Cindi, Girlfriend #2 1999 The Wood Tanya Blue Streak Janiece 2000 Next Friday D'wana Little Richard Lucille TV movie Turn It Up Kia How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog Laura Leeton The Ladies Man Theresa 2001 Kingdom Come Nadine The Brothers Sheila West Two Can Play That Game Tracey Johnson On the Line Jackie 2003 Head of State Lisa Clark 2004 Nora's Hair Salon Clorie 2005 Long Distance Margaret Wright Nadine in Date Land Star TV movie 2006 Confessions Tory Adams 2007 What Love Is Katherine Who's Your Caddy? Shannon Daddy Day Camp Kim Hinton 2008 Show Stoppers Renee The Hustle Nikki Who's Deal? Mrs. Watson American Dream Keisha 2009 Up in the Air Karen Barnes Janky Promoters Regina Busted JJ Laredo Maggie Short 2011 35 and Ticking Victoria 2013 Things Never Said Daphne Yellow Ribbon Karen Rutty Short 2014 Act of Faith Jacqueline The Box Adeline Short 2015 Megachurch Murder Martha Spears 2018 Mr. Malevolent Shanicka 2019 What Men Want Mari 'Til Death Denise Short Deadly Dispatch Tiffany TV movie Holiday Rush Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkins 2022 The Holiday Stocking Marlow TV movie Lola 2 Coach 2023 Young. Wild. Free. Ms. McCleary Every Breath She Takes Jules Baker TV movie 2024 Ordinary Angels Rose 2025 #WorstChristmasEver Cynthia

Television Year Title Role Notes 1992 California Dreams Surfer Girl #1 Episode: "Romancing the Tube" 1995 The Parent 'Hood Yvonne Episode: "Byte Me" & "The Bully Pulpit" The Wayans Bros. Wanda Episode: "Shawn Takes a New Stand" The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tiffany Episode: "Not, I Barbecue" ER Joanie Robbins Recurring Cast: Season 1 1996 JAG Nia Episode: "The Brotherhood" 1996–1997 Dangerous Minds Callie Timmons Main Cast 1997 Soul Train Herself/Guest Host Episode: "Episode #26.23" Duckman Black Female Student (voice) Episode: "Das Sub" Malcolm & Eddie Caroline Episode: "Two Men and a Baby" 1997–1999 Veronica's Closet Tina Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 3 1998–2002 For Your Love Barbara Jean "Bobbi" Seawright Ellis Main Cast 2000 City of Angels Nicole Episode: "Dress for Success" 2001 The Test Herself/Panelist Episode: "The Dysfunctional Test" Weakest Link Herself Episode: "Scene Stealers Edition" ER Joanie Robbins Episode: "Four Corners" 2001–2005 One on One Tonya Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 4 2003–2004 The Tracy Morgan Show Alicia Mitchell Main Cast 2005 Love, Inc. Terri Episode: "Bosom Buddies" 2006 Ghost Whisperer Amy Wright Episode: "Drowned Lives" CSI: Miami Katie Watson Episode: "Going, Going, Gone" 2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Claire Episode: "The Disaster Show" My Name Is Earl Liberty Washington Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 2009 Everybody Hates Chris Darlene Episode: "Everybody Hates Boxing" 2009–2016 Castle Lanie Parish Main Cast 2010 Party Down Mary Ellison Episode: "James Ellison Funeral" 2012 RuPaul's Drag U Herself/Guest Professor Episode: "From Boxers to Knockouts" The Soul Man Yvette Episode: "My Old Flame" King Bachelor's Pad Lieutenant Murray Episode: "Sherlock Homeboy" 2013 Walk This Way Herself Episode: "Vengeance" 2017 Rebel Jackie Recurring Cast 2018 Speechless Robin Episode: "D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY" 2019 SEAL Team Gunnery Sergeant Miller Recurring Cast: Season 2 L.A.'s Finest Katherine Vaughn 'Kat' Miller Recurring Cast: Season 1 2020–2023 9-1-1: Lone Star Detective Sarina Washington Recurring Cast: Season 1; Guest: Seasons 3–4 2021 Rebel Lanalee 'Lana' Ray Main Cast 2022 The Rookie Yvonne Thorsen Episode: "End Game" & "Real Crime" Uncoupled Mia Episode: "Chapter 7" 2026 Will Trent Nakia Cane Episode: "A Flag in the Mud"

Music videos Year Song Artist 1992 "Give It Up, Turn It Loose" En Vogue 1993 "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince 1999 "No Love (I'm Not Used to)" Kevon Edmonds 2000 "Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)" Wu-Tang Clan "Gravel Pit" 2001 "Girls, Girls, Girls" Jay-Z "Can Heaven Wait" Luther Vandross 2004 "I Can't Wait" Sleepy Brown ft. Outkast 2007 "Independent" Webbie ft. Lil Phat & Lil Boosie 2009 "Do You Think About Me" 50 Cent