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Tichina Arnold
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Tichina Arnold

Born 1969 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA · Active 1983–2025

Tichina Arnold, born in 1971, is an American actress known for her dynamic performances across television and film. In Civil Brand (2003), she plays a pivotal role that highlights the struggles and resilience of women in a correctional facility, adding depth to the film's exploration of social issues. Arnold's career began in the late 1980s, and she gained recognition for her role as Pamela James on the sitcom Martin. Her transition from comedy to dramatic roles showcases her versatility and commitment to challenging narratives.

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Civil Brand

Civil Brand

2003 ★ 5.4
as Aisha

Frances, the new inmate at Whitehead, befriends a circle of inmates, and together they rebel against the prison's abuse and exploitation. After several failed attempts to stop the harsh working conditions along with the rape and death of their friend Lil’ Mama, Frances and the other inmates decide to take action and take control over the prison to stop the abuse and stand up for their rights.

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Filmography

81 credits
2020s 15 credits
2025
TV ★ 4.5
2025
Crutch as Tina Butler
TV ★ 5.2
2024
Everybody Still Hates Chris as Rochelle (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
2024
TV ★ 5.3
2023
Movie
2023
Movie ★ 7.8
2023
Movie ★ 10.0
2023
Movie ★ 6.1
2022
Movie ★ 9.0
2022
TV ★ 5.6
2021
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell as Pamela James (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.2
2020
The Main Event as Denise Thompson
Movie ★ 6.4
2020
Clover as Pat
Movie ★ 4.8
2020
Runt as Principal Carey
Movie ★ 7.5
2010s 27 credits
2019
Movie ★ 7.0
2019
Countdown as Nurse Amy
Movie ★ 6.2
2019
Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
TV ★ 4.7
2019
TV ★ 3.4
2019
Bob Hearts Abishola as Tina Butler
TV ★ 7.5
2018
Howard as Crystal (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.8
2018
The Neighborhood as Tina Butler
TV ★ 7.6
2017
Steve as Self
TV ★ 6.0
2016
Match Game as Self - Panelist
TV ★ 6.4
2015
Movie ★ 4.0
2015
Movie ★ 5.0
2015
TV ★ 7.9
2014
Top Five as Theater Manager
Movie ★ 6.1
2014
Movie ★ 6.6
2014
Survivor's Remorse as Cassie Calloway
TV ★ 6.6
2013
Summoned as Mylene
Movie ★ 4.3
2013
Movie
2012
Stolen Child as Claudia Mitchell
Movie ★ 5.1
2012
Movie
2012
TV ★ 7.9
2011
TV ★ 8.7
2011
Happily Divorced as Judi Mann
TV ★ 5.9
2010
TV ★ 7.8
2010
Raising Hope as Sylvia
TV ★ 7.4
2010
TV ★ 7.5
2000s 22 credits
2009
Dance Flick as Ray's Mamma
Movie ★ 5.0
2009
TV ★ 7.0
2009
Sherri as Russell's Mamma
TV ★ 5.5
2009
TV ★ 5.0
2008
Movie ★ 6.0
2008
Drillbit Taylor as Photography Teacher
Movie ★ 5.8
2007
Wild Hogs as Karen Davis
Movie ★ 6.0
2006
TV ★ 4.7
2005
Getting Played as Woman in Restaurant
Movie ★ 6.1
2005
Movie ★ 9.0
2005
TV ★ 8.1
2005
TV ★ 8.2
2005
TV ★ 9.0
2005
American Dad! as (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2004
Listen Up! as Kiara
TV ★ 6.6
2003
Movie ★ 7.0
2003
TV ★ 5.4
2003
Punk'd as Self
TV ★ 5.1
2001
Movie ★ 6.5
2001
One on One as Nicole Barnes
TV ★ 7.9
2000
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Soul Food as Adina
TV ★ 7.2
1990s 10 credits
1999
A Luv Tale as Wendi
Movie ★ 3.3
1999
TV ★ 6.3
1998
Movie ★ 6.5
1997
Movie ★ 6.0
1996
TV ★ 6.8
1996
Pacific Blue as Dana Brown
TV ★ 5.4
1993
TV ★ 6.8
1992
Martin as Pamela James
TV ★ 7.6
1991
Scenes from a Mall as Ticket Seller
Movie ★ 5.2
1990
Law & Order as Leona
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 6 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.0
1988
Movie ★ 8.0
1986
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
The Cosby Show as Delores
TV ★ 7.0
1983
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2024
TV ★ 7.7