Monday 5 January 2015

BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY : AFRICAN AMERICAN " TISHA CAMPBELLL-MARTIN " IS AN AMERICAN ACTRESS, SINGER AND DANCER, BEST KNOWN FOR HER STARRING ROLE IN FOX TELEVISION SERIES MARTIN : GOES INTO THE " HALL OF BLACK GENIUS "

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Tisha Campbell-Martin


Tisha Campbell-Martin
BornTisha Michelle Campbell
October 13, 1968 (age 46)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,U.S.
EducationNewark Arts High School
OccupationActressSingerDancer
Years active1974–present
Spouse(s)Duane Martin (m. 1996)(2 children)
Musical career
GenresHip hop
LabelsCapitol Records
Associated actsTichina Arnold
Tisha Michelle Campbell-Martin (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is known for her starring roles in the FOX television series Martin as Gina Waters-Payne from 1992 to 1997; and as Janet "Jay" Johnson-Kyle on the ABC television sitcom My Wife and Kids from 2001 to 2005 

Early life

Campbell was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she attended Newark Arts High School.[1] Her mother, Mona (née Raye) Shockley (now Washington), was a nurse, talent manager, gospel singer, and vocal coach. Her father, Clifton Campbell, was a factory worker and singer and does magic tricks at the Fridays restaurant in Winchester, VA.[2] Her parents encouraged her love for music. Tisha has an older brother, three younger brothers[2] and a younger sister.

Career

Campbell’s first TV appearance was at the age of 6, in a 1974 episode of the PBS show The Big Blue Marble.[2] As a child, she won many talent shows, going on to appear in such children’s programs as Kids Are People TooUnicorn Tales, and Captain Kangaroo. At age 18, she performed in the musical feature film Little Shop of Horrors as Chiffon, one of The Supremes-like girl-group Greek Chorus, along with future Martin co-star Tichina Arnold. After graduating from the Arts High School in Newark, she moved toHollywood, where she became a star on the short-lived series Rags to Riches.
In 1992, Campbell released her debut album, which was a moderate success, selling 40,000 copies. Two singles received minor airplay on the R&B stations: “Push” and “Love Me Down”.[3] She also contributed vocals for the soundtrack of her 1997 film Sprung, singing on the remake of “Don’t Ask My Neighbor” with good friend, fellow actress and frequent co-star Tichina Arnold. Campbell also appeared in several music videos in the 1990s and 2000s, including two for Will Smith (“Will 2K” and “Wild Wild West”) and Toni Braxton (“You’re Makin' Me High”).
In 1996, Campbell filed a lawsuit against her Martin co-star Martin Lawrence and the show’s producers for sexual harassment and verbal and physical assaults. HBO Studioseventually settled the case with Campbell so that the show’s last season could be completed. Campbell did return to the Martin set to film the last three episodes of the show’s last season under the condition that she would not appear in any scenes with Lawrence.[4] Campbell later became a member of the American Film Institute and the Writer’s Boot Camp. She then produced the film short A Luv Tale about two women who fall in love with each other. The film won many awards, including the Audience Choice Award at the Black Hollywood Film Festival.
Campbell made guest appearances on the television series Everybody Hates Chris and played the matriarch of the Kyle family, Janet "Jay" Kyle on My Wife and Kids.[5] After My Wife and Kids, Campbell became a part of the sitcoms Rita Rocks and The Protector. In 2012 Campbell starred in Mindless Behavior's music video "Hello." In the video she starred as Prodigy's mom.

Personal life

On August 17, 1996 [6] she married actor-now-real estate developer Duane Martin. Together they have two sons: Xen,[7] and Ezekiel Czar.[8]

Filmography

Films and television films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1977The Magnificent MajorDaisy BunsenShort film
1980The Me Nobody KnowsLillie-MaeTelevision film
1986Little Shop of HorrorsChiffon
1988School DazeJane Toussaint
1988Heart and SoulJamie SinclairTelevision film
1989RooftopsAmber
1990House PartySidney
1990Moe's WorldJiwandaTelevision film
1990Another 48 Hrs.Amy Smith
1991House Party 2Sidney
1992BoomerangYvonne
1994House Party 3Sidney
1996SnitchSteimer
1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoSledgeVoice
1997SprungBrandy
1998The Sweetest GiftRuby WilsonTelevision film
2001Down to EarthWoman in audience
2002The Last Place on EarthAnn Field
2008Zack and Miri Make a PornoDelaney's Wife
2009Pastor BrownAmanda Carlton
2010Wright vs. WrongSasha
2011Lemonade MouthJenny ReznickTelevision film
Television shows and appearances
YearTitleRoleNotes
1987–88Rags to RichesMarva FoleyMain role
1990Shannon's DealAnnette"Inside Straight" (Season 1, Episode 2)
1991A Different WorldJosie Webb"How Great Thou Art" (Season 4, Episode 19)
"If I Should Die Before I Wake" (Season 4, Episode 23)
1991The Fresh Prince of Bel AirKathleen"Did the Earth Move for You?" (Season 2, Episode 1)
1991BlossomToni"Here Comes the Buzz!" (Season 2, Episode 2)
"To Tell the Truth" (Season 2, Episode 6)
1992RocAngela Kimbro"A Piece of the Roc" (Season 1, Episode 20)
1992–97MartinGina Waters-Payne / Gina WatersMain role
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildRapunzelRapunzel (Season 1, Episode 8)
1997DuckmanEbony Sable"Ebony, Baby" (Season 4, Episode 15)
1997Between BrothersDaisy"Dusty's in Love" (Season 1, Episode 7)
1998Getting PersonalMichelle / Sandy"Milo Does the Darndest Things" (Season 1, Episode 2)
1999WastelandOlivia"The Object of My Affection" (Season 1, Episode 9)
2000Sabrina, the Teenage WitchJoyce"The Halloween Scene" (Season 5, Episode 6)
2001–05My Wife and KidsJanet "Jay" Marie KyleMain role
2004–06All of UsCarmen James"A Family Affair" (Season 1, Episode 18)
Recurring role (Season 34)
2008–09Everybody Hates ChrisPeaches ClarksonRecurring role (Season 4)
2008–09Rita RocksPatty MannixMain role
2011The Paul Reiser ShowMaggie"The Old Guy" (Season 1, Episode 5)
2011The ProtectorMichelle DulcettMain role
2011Robot ChickenBeyoncé Knowles"Casablankman 2" (Season 5, Episode 16)
2012Private PracticePam Reiter"You Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone"(Season 6, Episode 4)
2013Malibu CountryRikki"Bowling for Mama" (Season 1, Episode 14)
2013–presentReal Husbands of HollywoodHerselfReality television

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak
US
Heat.

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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles
SongYearAlbum
"Push"[10]1992Tisha
"Love Me Down"[11]
"Don't Ask My Neighbor"[12]
(with Tichina Arnold)
1997Sprung

Featured singles

List of singles
SongYearAlbum
"All Cried Out"[13]
(Full Force featuring Tisha Campbell-Martin)
2014Full Force: With Love From Our Friends

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1991Independent Spirit Award"Best Supporting Female"House PartyNominated
1996Image Award"Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series"MartinNominated
1997Image Award"Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series"MartinNominated
2002Image Award"Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series"My Wife and KidsNominated
2003Image Award"Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series"My Wife and KidsWon
2004Image Award"Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series"My Wife and KidsNominated
2004BET Comedy Award"Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series"My Wife and KidsWon
2005Image Award"Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series"My Wife and KidsNominated
2005BET Comedy Award"Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series" Shared with: VariousMy Wife and KidsNominated
2009Image Award"Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series"Rita RocksNominated
2010Image Award"Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series"Rita RocksNominated

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