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David Mann and Tamela Mann on "Meet the Browns"
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Tamela Mann stars as Cora Brown on TBS's comedy "Meet the Browns."

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Tamela Mann began her entertainment career singing in the church choir. Such musical preparation was the beginning of what would become an incredible music career. Tamela Mann was privileged to join up with multi-Grammy-winning and double platinum gospel phenomenon Kirk Franklin and the Family.

Tamela Mann's vocal contribution can be heard on various albums, including the soundtracks for "Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns" and "Diary Of A Mad Black Woman" and Kirk Franklin's "Rebirth" and "Christmas." As if that weren't enough, Tamela Mann's signature voice can also be heard in Coca-Cola and Ashley Stewart commercials.

In 1999, Tamela Mann began her acting career and made her stage debut in 2000 as Cora Brown in Tyler Perry's stage play "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." Additional film credits for Tamela Mann include "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Kingdom Come," in which she appeared alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Jada Pinkett Smith. Tamela Mann has also starred in some of Tyler Perry's most successful stage plays, including "Madea's Class Reunion," "Madea's Family Reunion," "Meet The Browns" and "What's Done In The Dark."

Tamela Mann's latest CD, "Tamela Mann The Live Experience," recently debuted on the Billboard Top 20 gospel sales chart off the strength of her powerful radio single, "You Deserve My Praise."  







TAMELA MANN: FACTS

How old is Tamela Mann? Where was Tamela Mann born? Find out here.

Age: 43 years old
Birthday: June 9, 1966
Birthplace: Fort Worth, TX
Husband: David Mann




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