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Quick facts for kids Tisha Campbell
Campbell in 2018
Born	Tisha Michelle Campbell (1968-10-13) October 13, 1968 (age 56)
Other names	Tisha Campbell-Martin
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	1974–present
Spouse(s)	Duane Martin ​ ​ (m. 1996; div. 2020)​
Children	2
Musical career
Origin	Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	R&B hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Capitol EMI
Associated acts	Tichina Arnold, Keith Washington

Tisha Michelle Campbell (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress and singer. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. Her first big movie was the 1986 musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors.

Campbell is best known for playing Gina Waters-Payne in the comedy show Martin from 1992 to 1997. She also starred as Janet "Jay" Kyle in the family comedy My Wife and Kids from 2001 to 2005. For this role, she won an NAACP Image Award. She has also appeared in many other shows, including Dr. Ken and Uncoupled.

Early Life and Family

Tisha Campbell grew up in a family that loved music. She attended Newark Arts High School in New Jersey. Her mother, Mona, was a gospel singer and vocal coach. Her father, Clifton, was a singer and factory worker who also helped children in need. Tisha was encouraged to sing from a young age.

Career in Acting

First Steps on Screen

Campbell's first TV appearance was at age six on a show called The Big Blue Marble. As a child, she appeared in other kids' shows like Kids Are People Too and Captain Kangaroo.

When she was 17, she acted in the movie Little Shop of Horrors. She played Chiffon, a member of a singing group. Her best friend and future Martin co-star, Tichina Arnold, was also in the movie.

Becoming a Star

After high school, Campbell moved to Hollywood. She starred in the TV series Rags to Riches from 1987 to 1988. She also acted in the movie School Daze (1988), directed by Spike Lee.

Her role as Sidney in the 1990 comedy House Party was very popular. She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her performance. She returned to play Sidney in the sequels House Party 2 (1991) and House Party 3 (1994).

Famous TV Roles

In 1992, Campbell began her role as Gina in the hit comedy series Martin. She starred alongside Martin Lawrence. During the final season, she left the show for a short time due to a serious disagreement with Lawrence. They later resolved their issues and returned to finish the show.

In 2001, she started playing Janet "Jay" Kyle in the ABC comedy My Wife and Kids, with Damon Wayans. The show was a big success and ran for five seasons. Campbell won an NAACP Image Award for her role.

Later, she appeared in shows like Rita Rocks (2008–2009), Dr. Ken (2015–2017), and the Netflix series Uncoupled (2022).

Music Career

Besides acting, Tisha Campbell is also a talented singer. In 1993, she released her first album, called Tisha. It included the songs "Push" and "Love Me Down."

She also sang on the soundtrack for the movie Sprung, which she also starred in. She has appeared in music videos for artists like Will Smith and Toni Braxton. In recent years, she has released new songs, including "Steel Here" (2015) and "22 Summers" (2019).

Personal Life

Tisha Campbell married actor Duane Martin in 1996. They have two sons together. The couple divorced in 2020.

Campbell is also known for her charity work. In 2011, she co-founded a non-profit organization called Colored My Mind. The group helps raise awareness about autism in children, inspired by her own son's experience.

Discography

Studio albums

• Tisha (1993)

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Awards and nominations