Tamala Jones: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 16
- on screen
- 1995–2024
- box office
- $154M
- average score
- 53
- Born
- November 12, 1974 (age 51)
- Birthplace
- Pasadena, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Tamala Reneé Jones
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1992-present
The Best Tamala Jones Movies
The highest-rated films Tamala Jones is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Ordinary Angels (2024) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Tamala Jones's Career in Numbers
Tamala Jones's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tamala Jones works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from How to Make an American Quilt (1995) to Ordinary Angels (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Tamala Jones Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 4
The 2000s were Tamala Jones's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Tamala Jones Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 2
- Tv movie 1
- Fantasy 1
- Horror 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Tamala Jones has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Tamala Jones Career Milestones
- First film
- How to Make an American Quilt 1995
- Biggest box office hit
- What Men Want $72.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Ordinary Angels Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- Ordinary Angels 2024
Tamala Jones Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tamala Jones is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Ordinary Angels as Rose · Drama Worldwide box office: $20.6M Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2023
Every Breath She Takes as Jules · Tv movie - 2023
Young. Wild. Free. as Mrs. McCleary · Drama - 2022
The Holiday Stocking as Marlow · Comedy - 2019
Holiday Rush as Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkins · Drama Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2019
What Men Want Fantasy Worldwide box office: $72.2M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018
American Nightmares as Shanicka · Horror Movie Echo Score: 33 - 2015
Megachurch Murder as Martha Spears · Thriller - 2011
35 and Ticking as Victoria · Comedy Worldwide box office: $114K - 2007
Katt Williams: American Hustle as Tamala Jones · Comedy - 2006
Confessions as Tory Adams · Romance - 2005
Long Distance as Margaret Wright · Thriller - 2004
Nora’s Hair Salon as Chloe · Drama - 2000
Little Richard as Lucille · Drama - 1997
Booty Call Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.1M - 1995
How to Make an American Quilt as Anna's Great Grandmother · Drama Worldwide box office: $41.2M
Who Is Tamala Jones?
Tamala Jones was born in Pasadena, California, U.S. in 1974 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
American actress Tamala Reneé Jones, known for her roles in films such as 'Booty Call', 'The Wood', 'Kingdom Come', 'The Brothers', and 'What Men Want', was born on November 12, 1974. Notable for her prominent role as Tina, a recurring character on Veronica's Closet; Bobbi Seawright on 'For Your Love'; and Lanie Parish on the ABC crime drama 'Castle'. Jones initiated her acting journey with a guest appearance on the teen sitcom 'California Dreams' which led to an uptake of role as a student in the short-lived ABC drama 'Dangerous Minds'. Apart from her filmographic endeavors, she made her appearance in various television series like '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'. She plays uncredited small roles in films and has played the role of Lana in the 2020 ABC drama series 'Rebel', written by Krista Vernoff. Her presence is not just contained in the acting field, she also appeared in numerous music videos including 'Give It Up, Turn It Loose' by En Vogue, 'Girls, Girls, Girls' by Jay-Z and 'Gravel Pit' by Wu-Tang Clan.
Who Tamala Jones Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tamala Jones shares the most films with. Mykelti Williamson comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Vivica A. Fox (2).
Tamala Jones: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tamala Jones has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tamala Jones been in?
Tamala Jones is credited on 16 films, from 1995 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tamala Jones's highest-grossing movie?
What Men Want (2019) is Tamala Jones's biggest box office hit, with $72.2M worldwide, ahead of How to Make an American Quilt (1995) ($41.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Tamala Jones's movies have made $154M.
Tamala Jones's biggest hits What is the best Tamala Jones movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tamala Jones's best-rated film is Ordinary Angels (2024) with a score of 73, followed by What Men Want (2019) (55).
Best Tamala Jones movies, ranked How old is Tamala Jones?
Tamala Jones is 51 years old, born on November 12, 1974 in Pasadena, California, U.S..
What is Tamala Jones's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tamala Jones's filmography is Ordinary Angels (2024), in the role of Rose.
Who does Tamala Jones work with most often?
Tamala Jones shares the most films with Mykelti Williamson (2 films), Vivica A. Fox (2 films) and Jenifer Lewis (2 films).
The Best Tamala Jones Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.
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