Tamala Jones

Acting

Tamala Jones

Born 12 November 1974 · Pasadena, California, USA · 51

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Rookie2018 · Series · Yvonne Thorsen
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Tiffany
Castle2009 · Series · Lanie Parish
Ghost Whisperer2005 · Series · Amy Wright
9-1-1: Lone Star2020 · Series · Sarina Washington
Up in the Air2009 · Film · Karen Barnes

Filmography

Movies

42 films

#WorstChristmasEver2025 · Film · Cynthia
Ordinary Angels2024 · Film · Rose
Every Breath She Takes2023 · Film · Jules
Young. Wild. Free.2023 · Film · Mrs. McCleary
The Holiday Stocking2022 · Film · Marlow
Lola 22022 · Film · Coach
Holiday Rush2019 · Film · Jocelyn 'Joss' Hawkings
Deadly Dispatch2019 · Film · Tiffany
What Men Want2019 · Film · Mari
American Nightmares2018 · Film · Shanicka
Megachurch Murder2015 · Film · Martha Spears
Act of Faith2014 · Film · Jacqueline
Things Never Said2013 · Film · Daphne
35 and Ticking2011 · Film · Victoria
Up in the Air2009 · Film · Karen Barnes
Janky Promoters2009 · Film · Regina
The Hustle2008 · Film · Nikki
Show Stoppers2008 · Film · Chapter Leader Renee
American Dream2008 · Film · Keisha
Katt Williams: American Hustle2007 · Film · Tamala Jones
Daddy Day Camp2007 · Film · Kim Hinton
Who's Your Caddy?2007 · Film · Shannon Williams
What Love Is2007 · Film · Katherine
Confessions2006 · Film · Tory Adams
Nadine in Dateland2005 · Film · Star
Long Distance2005 · Film · Margaret Wright
Nora's Hair Salon2004 · Film · Chloe
Head of State2003 · Film · Lisa Clark
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog2002 · Film · Laura Leeton
On the Line2001 · Film · Jackie
Two Can Play That Game2001 · Film · Tracey Johnson
Kingdom Come2001 · Film · Nadine
The Brothers2001 · Film · Sheila West
The Ladies Man2000 · Film · Theresa
Turn It Up2000 · Film · Kia
Little Richard2000 · Film · Lucille
Next Friday2000 · Film · D'wana
Blue Streak1999 · Film · Janiece
The Wood1999 · Film · Tanya
Can't Hardly Wait1998 · Film · Cindi
Booty Call1997 · Film · Nikki
How to Make an American Quilt1995 · Film · Anna's Great Grandmother

Filmography

Series

25 shows

Will Trent2023 · Series · Nakia Cane
Uncoupled2022 · Series · Mia
Rebel2021 · Series · Lona
9-1-1: Lone Star2020 · Series · Sarina Washington
L.A.'s Finest2019 · Series · Katherine Miller
The Rookie2018 · Series · Yvonne Thorsen
Speechless2016 · Series · Robin
The Soul Man2012 · Series · Yvette
Party Down2009 · Series · Mary Ellison
Castle2009 · Series · Lanie Parish
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip2006 · Series · Claire
Ghost Whisperer2005 · Series · Amy Wright
My Name Is Earl2005 · Series · Liberty Washington
The Tracy Morgan Show2003 · Series · Alicia
CSI: Miami2002 · Series · Katie Watson
For Your Love1998 · Series · Bobbi Seawright
Veronica's Closet1997 · Series · Tina
Dangerous Minds1996 · Series · Callie Timmons
Malcolm & Eddie1996 · Series
JAG1995 · Series · Nia
The Parent 'Hood1995 · Series
The Wayans Bros.1995 · Series · Wanda
ER1994 · Series · Joanie Robbins
Duckman1994 · Series
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Tiffany