Acting · Pasadena, California, USA · Born November 12, 1974
Tamala Reneé Jones (born November 12, 1974) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as medical examiner Lanie Parish on the ABC drama Castle, and for appearing in the movies Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and Two Can Play That Game.
Movie#WorstChristmasEver
2025
as Cynthia
MovieOrdinary Angels
2024
as Rose
MovieEvery Breath She Takes
2023
as Jules
MovieYoung. Wild. Free.
2023
as Mrs. McCleary
TVWill Trent
2023
as Nakia Cane
MovieThe Holiday Stocking
2022
as Marlow
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
MovieLola 2
2022
as Coach
TVUncoupled
2022
as Mia
TVRebel
2021
as Lona
TV9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Sarina Washington
MovieHoliday Rush
2019
as Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkings
MovieDeadly Dispatch
2019
as Tiffany
TVL.A.'s Finest
2019
as Katherine Miller
MovieWhat Men Want
2019
as Mari
TVThe Rookie
2018
as Yvonne Thorsen
MovieAmerican Nightmares
2018
as Shanicka
TVSpeechless
2016
as Robin
MovieMegachurch Murder
2015
as Martha Spears
MovieAct of Faith
2014
as Jacqueline
MovieThings Never Said
2013
as Daphne
TVThe Soul Man
2012
as Yvette
Movie35 and Ticking
2011
as Victoria
MovieUp in the Air
2009
as Karen Barnes
MovieJanky Promoters
2009
as Regina
TVParty Down
2009
as Mary Ellison
TVCastle
2009
as Lanie Parish
TVThe Wendy Williams Show
2008
MovieThe Hustle
2008
as Nikki
MovieShow Stoppers
2008
as Chapter Leader Renee
MovieAmerican Dream
2008
as Keisha
MovieKatt Williams: American Hustle
2007
as Tamala Jones
MovieDaddy Day Camp
2007
as Kim Hinton
MovieWho's Your Caddy?
2007
as Shannon Williams
Protect and Serve
2007
as Sharon Harvey
MovieWhat Love Is
2007
as Katherine
TVStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
as Claire
MovieConfessions
2006
as Tory Adams
TVGhost Whisperer
2005
as Amy Wright
Love, Inc.
2005
as Terri
TVMy Name Is Earl
2005
as Liberty Washington
MovieNadine in Dateland
2005
as Star
MovieLong Distance
2005
as Margaret Wright
MovieNora's Hair Salon
2004
as Chloe
TVThe Tracy Morgan Show
2003
as Alicia
MovieHead of State
2003
as Lisa Clark
TVCSI: Miami
2002
as Katie Watson
MovieHow to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog
2002
as Laura Leeton
MovieOn the Line
2001
as Jackie
MovieTwo Can Play That Game
2001
as Tracey Johnson
TVOne on One
2001
as Tonya
MovieKingdom Come
2001
as Nadine
MovieThe Brothers
2001
as Sheila West
MovieThe Ladies Man
2000
as Theresa
MovieTurn It Up
2000
as Kia
MovieLittle Richard
2000
as Lucille
MovieNext Friday
2000
as D'wana
MovieBlue Streak
1999
as Janiece
MovieThe Wood
1999
as Tanya
MovieCan't Hardly Wait
1998
as Cindi
TVFor Your Love
1998
as Bobbi Seawright
TVVeronica's Closet
1997
as Tina
MovieBooty Call
1997
as Nikki
TVDangerous Minds
1996
as Callie Timmons
TVMalcolm & Eddie
1996
MovieHow to Make an American Quilt
1995
as Anna's Great Grandmother
TVJAG
1995
as Nia
TVThe Parent 'Hood
1995
TVThe Wayans Bros.
1995
as Wanda
TVER
1994
as Joanie Robbins
TVDuckman
1994
TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Tiffany
Something Here
Divine Direction
as Cora Moorer
