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Tasha Smith
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Smith in 2017
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| Born | February 28, 1971 Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, director, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Rory "Keith" Douglas
(m. 2010; annulled 2015) |
Tasha Smith is a talented American actress and director. She was born on February 28, 1971. Tasha started her acting journey on the TV show Boston Common in 1996. Since then, she has appeared in many popular movies and television series.
She is known for her roles in films like Daddy's Little Girls (2007) and Couples Retreat (2009). Tasha also played Angela Williams in the Why Did I Get Married? movies and the TV series For Better or Worse. From 2015 to 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Holloway on the TV show Empire. Tasha Smith has also become a successful director, starting in 2015.
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About Tasha Smith
Early Life and Growing Up
Tasha Smith was born in Camden, New Jersey, on February 28, 1971. She grew up with her single mother. Tasha has an identical twin sister named Sidra Smith. When Tasha was 19 years old, she moved to California to pursue her dreams.
Starting Her Acting Career
Tasha Smith began her acting career with a small part in the movie Twin Sitters in 1994. She then got a main role in the NBC comedy series Boston Common from 1996 to 1997. After that, she appeared in another comedy show called The Tom Show. In the early 2000s, Tasha had guest roles on several TV shows like The Parkers, Without a Trace, and Girlfriends. She also had supporting roles in movies such as The Whole Ten Yards (2004) and ATL (2006).
Famous Roles in Movies and TV Shows
Tasha Smith has worked on many projects with director and producer Tyler Perry. She was in the romantic comedy Daddy's Little Girls in 2007. She also played Angela Williams in the movies Why Did I Get Married? (2007) and Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010). She continued this role in the TV series Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse.
Tasha also starred with Ice Cube and Keke Palmer in the family movie The Longshots (2008). She was in the romantic comedy Couples Retreat (2009). In 2011, she appeared in Jumping the Broom with Angela Bassett. She also played a therapist in the film Addicted (2014). From 2015 to 2020, Tasha had a recurring role as Carol Holloway on the popular Fox drama series Empire.
Tasha Smith as a Director
In 2015, Tasha Smith started directing films. Her first short film was called Boxed In. In 2017, she directed the TV movie When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story. This movie was very popular and became TV One's most-watched original movie premiere at the time. She also directed an episode of the BET series Tales.
Tasha has also helped other actors improve their skills. She worked as an acting coach for Mary J. Blige for her role in the movie Mudbound. In recent years, Tasha has directed episodes for many other TV shows. These include Star, 9-1-1, Black Lightning, P-Valley, Black Mafia Family, and Bel-Air.
Recent Projects
Tasha Smith continues to act and direct. In 2019, she appeared in the movie Dolemite Is My Name. She also directed episodes of several TV series. In 2022, she had a role in the third season of First Wives Club. In 2023, Tasha starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series Survival of the Thickest. She also took on the role of Theresa Burnett in the movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which was released in June 2024. She is also set to appear in upcoming films like The Deliverance and Twinless.
Tasha Smith's Personal Life
Tasha Smith was married to Keith Douglas from 2010 to 2015. Their marriage was later ended. Tasha is also the founder of TSAW, which stands for Tasha Smith Actors Workshop. This workshop helps actors learn and grow in their careers, especially focusing on the Black community. Tasha has shared that her personal beliefs have guided her career and her charitable work.
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Smith in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Tasha Smith para niños
