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Tichina Arnold won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her first season starring in the critically acclaimed comedy "Everybody Hates Chris," a series inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock. Arnold plays Rochelle, Chris's(Tyler James Williams) strict, sassy mother, who runs the household on a tight budget, but is the glue that holds the family together.

Recognized for her NAACP Image Award-winning role as Pam Jones on "Martin," Tichina Arnold has also appeared on television in "Ryan's Hope," "All My Children," "The Cosby Show," "Law & Order," "The Norm Show" and "One on One."

In film, Tichina Arnold has starred in "Big Momma's House," with Martin Lawrence, the critically acclaimed "Civil Brand," with Mos Def and LisaRaye McCoy, as well as "Dancing in September," "Scenes from a Mall" and "The Little Shop of Horrors." Tichina Arnold's most recent film, "Wild Hogs," co-starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and John Travolta, was released in early 2007.

After getting her first taste of performing in front of her family's church congregation at age 4, Tichina Arnold began vocal training and appearing on stage at an early age. Tichina Arnold first appeared in "The Me Nobody Knows" at Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre, followed by "Hair," "Romance and Hard Times," and "Haggadah" at The Joseph Papp Public Theatre. In 2004, Tichina Arnold toured in the lead role of the musical hit "If These Hips Could Talk," which broke box office records in over 55 cities.

In addition, Tichina Arnold lends her time to several charitable organizations and events, including the Kids' Choice Awards, The NAACP Image Awards, and frequently sings the National Anthem at various celebrity sporting events. Tichina Arnold also remains active in her community by speaking out on issues that involve the NAACP in the entertainment industry.

Currently, Tichina Arnold is writing a screenplay.

Originally from Queens, New York, Tichina Arnold and her daughter, Alijah, live in Los Angeles.






TICHINA ARNOLD: FACTS

How old is Tichina Arnold? Where was Tichina Arnold born? Find out here.

Age: 40 years old
Birthday: June 28, 1969
Full Name / Real Name: Tichina Rolanda Arnold
Birthplace: Queens, NY




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