Tracy Camilla Johns facts for kids
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Tracy Camilla Johns
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| Born | April 12, 1963 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–1991 2012–2017 |
Tracy Camilla Johns, born on April 12, 1963, is an American actress. She is well-known for her very first movie role as Nola Darling in Spike Lee's 1986 film She's Gotta Have It. For this role, she was nominated for an award called Best Female Lead at the 1987 Independent Spirit Awards.
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Her Acting Journey
Early Roles and Appearances
Tracy Camilla Johns appeared in a famous Air Jordan advertisement in 1988. She was in this ad with director Spike Lee and basketball legend Michael Jordan. In the same year, she was also featured in the music video for Tone Lōc's song "Wild Thing".
Movies and TV Shows
After her first big movie, Tracy Camilla Johns continued acting in other films. She appeared in Mo' Better Blues in 1990 and New Jack City in 1991. She also took on roles in popular TV series. These included Family Ties, She's Gotta Have It (which was a TV show based on her first movie), and Snoops.
Returning to a Familiar Role
In 2012, Tracy Camilla Johns returned to play the character of Nola Darling again. This was in Spike Lee's film Red Hook Summer. In this movie, she played an older version of Nola Darling, showing how the character had grown and changed over the years.
Filmography
- 2012 : Red Hook Summer as Mother Darling
- 1991 : New Jack City as Uniqua
- 1990 : Mo' Better Blues as Club Patron
- 1989 : Snoops (TV Series) as Yolanda (8 episodes)
- 1987 : Family Ties as Dana (1 episode, "Mister Sister")
- 1986 : She's Gotta Have It as Nola Darling
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See also
In Spanish: Tracy Camilla Johns para niños
