There are actors who from birth have an unsurpassed comic gift. Among them is Tisha Campbell, whose filmography includes more than 70 works. She became popular after the film "School Years Wonderful", then successfully starred in television, having been noted in a number of popular sitcoms. The actress has collaborated with Eddie Murphy, awards and nominations, and most importantly - the love of the audience.
Musical family
Tisha Campbell's biography begins in 1968 in Oklahoma City, but then the girl's family moved, and she grew up in New Arch, in New Jersey. Quiet grew up in a very interesting family. Her parents were not professional artists, but madly in love with music. Tishi Campbell's mother at various times worked as a nurse, manager, church singer, and also taught music. Dad did not lag behind, who combined work in the city factory with a passion for singing.
Not surprisingly, as early as six, Tisha Campbell regularly participates in numerous talent competitions for children. In many of which he wins.
The girl participates in children's programs such as Kids Are People Too, Unicorn Tales and Captain Kangaroo. At the age of 15, Tisha Campbell makes an unusual decision and moves to London, where he is trying to make his way to the big screen.
The start of a Hollywood career
Tisha Campbell was unable to live long away from home and soon returned to her homeland. Realizing the inadequacy of her education, she enters the School of Arts in New Arch. Tisha Campbell worked diligently and completed the required courses with awards and letters of commendation.
Having become a certified actress, the girl decided to go on an assault on Hollywood and went to the west coast of the United States. The first picture was “The Shop of Horrors”, in which she played the role of Chiffon. For several seasons, she starred in the musical sitcom "From Dirt to Riches," which made her famous.
The project lasted from 1987 to 1989, after which the girl had to look for other suggestions.
The real breakthrough for Tisha Campbell was Spike Lee's film "School Years Wonderful." Initially, the role of Jane was to play Vanessa Williams, but she decided to abandon this work. Tisha Campbell brilliantly coped with her task and at the age of twenty confidently entered the list of notable Hollywood actors.
Versatile girl
In the nineties, the girl actively works in the cinema and on television. Viewers are mostly aware of Tishi Campbell's comedy films. In 1990, she starred in the comedy Home Party, playing the role of Sydney. This picture was the most successful in her career. For her work, the actress was even nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in the category Best Supporting Role. The film pleased the audience, and in the wake of success, the sequels Home Party 2 and Home Party 3 were released, in which Tisha Campbell also took part.
The actress has collaborated with one of the country's most popular comedians. Together with Eddie Murphy, Tisha Campbell starred in the films Other 48 Hours and Boomerang. Feeling confident in her abilities, the girl takes part in the comedy “Drunk”, in which she already plays the main role.
Here she also acts as the author and performer of the title musical theme for the film. However, “Drunk” failed at the box office and was coolly received by critics. Failure did not break the stubborn girl, and she continued to storm new heights.
With great success, Tisha Campbell worked on television. From 1992 to 1997, she participated in the sitcom "Martin", playing the role of a friend, and then the wife of the protagonist.
In 2001, the producers of the new project "My Wife and Children" turned to Tisha's successful experience in the sitcom "Martin" and invited her to the role of the wife of the character Damon Wayans. The show continued with success until 2005, and the talented actress received the NAACP Image Award.
After that, Tisha Campbell takes part in the short-lived projects “Rita Anneals” and “Defender”, which were little remembered by the audience. In 2015, the actress resurrected from oblivion and began working in the sitcom “Dr. Ken”.
In parallel with this, she records a single and shoots a video for the song Steel Here.
A family
Tisha Campbell's personal life was not easy, and there was a place in her life for personal tragedy. Since 1996, she has been married to Dwayne Martin. They have two children, but one of them is autistic. The special son of Tisha Campbell is both the main joy and the main pain in her life.