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Maia Campbell
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Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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:
- LL Cool J – "Ain't Nobody" (1996)
- Lil Kim – "Not Tonight" (1997)
- Tyrese Gibson – "Sweet Lady" (1999)
- Tyrese Gibson – "Lately" (1999)
- Jaheim - "Just In Case" (2001)
- Fat Joe – "What's Luv" (2002)
- Brandy Norwood – "Talk About Our Love" (2004)
Awards and Nominations
Maia Campbell's acting work has been recognized.
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
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| 1996 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance by a Young Actress – TV Comedy Series | In the House | Nominated |
See also
