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Maia Campbell
Born
Alma mater Spelman College
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993–2017
Known for Tiffany Warren – In the House
Parent(s) Bebe Moore Campbell
Tiko Campbell

Maia Campbell is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Nicole in the 1994 Fox TV show South Central. She also starred as Tiffany Warren in the sitcom In the House from 1995 to 1999.

Maia Campbell also played Ashley in the 2000 TV movie Seventeen Again.

Early Life and Acting Career

Maia Campbell was born in Takoma Park, Maryland. Her mother was Bebe Moore Campbell, a famous author. Her father, Tiko Campbell, was an architect and author. Maia grew up in Los Angeles, California.

Maia became very well-known for her role as the smart teenage daughter in the TV series In the House. She was often seen on television. Before that, she had a regular role as Nicole in the show South Central. She played the girlfriend of a character named Larenz Tate. She also appeared in an episode of Thea.

Maia Campbell had a small part in the movie Poetic Justice, which starred Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. In 1995, she hosted a show for young adults called Twenty-four/Seven. She also attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, for a short time.

Film and Television Roles

Maia Campbell has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Poetic Justice Shante
1998 Kinfolks Lissa
1999 Trippin' Cinny Hawkins
2000 Seventeen Again Ashley TV movie
2002 The Trial Tracy
2003 With or Without You Teresa
2004 Sweet Potato Pie Kadja Video
2005 Friends and Lovers Lisa Video
The Luau Shyann
Envy -
2007 Sorority Sister Slaughter Rose Video
2008 The Rimshop Misty
2017 Doctor Impostor Doreen DuVernay

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Thea Alison Episode: "Dirty Laundry"
1994 South Central Nicole Recurring cast
1995–99 In the House Tiffany Warren Main cast
1996–97 Beverly Hills, 90210 Mariah Murphy Episode: "Remember the Alamo" & "Heaven Scent"
1997 Moesha Tammy Episode: "Double Date"
1998 Sister, Sister Shayla Episode: "The Grass Is Always Finer"
2012 Iyanla, Fix My Life Herself Episode: "Fix My Celebrity Life"
2013 Life After Herself Episode: "Maia Campbell: In the House"
2016 From the Bottom Up Herself BET Docu-series

Music Videos

Maia Campbell has also appeared in several music videos for popular artists:

Awards and Nominations

Maia Campbell's acting work has been recognized.

Year Award Category Title of work Result
1996 Young Artist Award Best Performance by a Young Actress – TV Comedy Series In the House Nominated

See also

In Spanish: Maia Campbell para niños

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