Xosha Roquemore facts for kids
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Xosha Roquemore
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Roquemore in 2020
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| Born | December 11, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 1 |
Xosha Roquemore (pronounced ZOH-shə ROHK-mor; born December 11, 1984) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles as Jo Ann in the movie Precious and as Tamra in the TV show The Mindy Project.
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About Xosha Roquemore
Early Life and Education
Xosha Roquemore was born in Los Angeles, California. Her name is inspired by the Xhosa people of South Africa. She began acting when she was in ninth grade. She joined a group called The Amazing Grace Conservatory. After finishing high school, Xosha moved to New York City. She then graduated from the Tisch program at New York University, where she studied acting.
Her Acting Career
Xosha Roquemore got her first big movie role as Jo Ann in the film Precious in 2009. In 2013, she was cast in a TV show called Kirstie. However, she soon joined the cast of The Mindy Project as a regular character. She played Nurse Tamra Webb on The Mindy Project for many seasons, from 2013 to 2017. This role made her very popular.
Xosha has also appeared in many other movies and TV shows. Some of her notable film roles include The Butler (2013), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), and Family Switch (2023). On television, she has been in shows like Nurse Jackie, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Atlanta, and Bob's Burgers (as a voice actor). She is also set to appear in the upcoming movie Captain America: Brave New World in 2025.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Movies
- Precious (2009) as Jo Ann
- The Butler (2013) as Foxy
- G.B.F. (2013) as Caprice Winters
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Actress #3
- Brian Banks (2018) as Kennisha Rice
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) as Shanice James
- Who Invited Charlie? (2022) as Emma
- Family Switch (2023) as Carrie
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025) as Leila Taylor
Television Shows
- Nurse Jackie (2010) as City Island Clerk
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2010) as Trina Smith
- The Mindy Project (2013–2017) as Nurse Tamra Webb
- Roseanne (2018) as Geena Williams-Conner
- Black Monday (2019–2020) as Connie
- Cherish the Day (2020) as Gently James
- Big Mouth (2020) as a voice actor
- Atlanta (2022) as Xosha
- Bob's Burgers (2023) as Crazy Nails Teen (voice)
- Oh My God... Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances (2025–present) as Ladi (voice, main cast)
Images for kids
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Xosha Roquemore in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Xosha Roquemore para niños
