Introduction
Tisha Campbell is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her roles as Gina Waters-Payne on the Fox sitcom Martin (1992-1997) and as Claire Kyle on the CBS sitcom My Wife and Kids (2001-2005).
Bio/Wiki
Attribute Details Full Name Tisha Michelle Campbell Other Names/Nicknames Tish Profession(s) Actress, singer, dancer Date of Birth October 13, 1968 Age (as of 2023) 54 Place of Birth New York City, New York Nationality American Zodiac Sign Libra Ancestry & Heritage African American
Physical Stats
Attribute Details Height 5’5″ (165 cm) Weight 135 lb (61 kg) Body Measurements 34-24-35 Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black
Family & Relationships
Attribute Details Parents Valerie Campbell (mother) and Clifton Campbell (father) Siblings Two brothers: Clifton Jr. and Kevin Affairs None that have been publicly confirmed Relationship Married to Duane Martin since 1996 Children Two sons: Xen (born 1999) and Ezekiel (born 2001)
Education & Early Life
Attribute Details Schooling Attended the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City Higher Education Studied at the Juilliard School Early Life Grew up in East Harlem, New York City Early Influences The Jackson 5, Diana Ross, and Debbie Allen
Career
Attribute Details Debut Made her television debut in an episode of the soap opera One Life to Live in 1986 Significant Works Martin (1992-1997), My Wife and Kids (2001-2005), Dr. Ken (2015-2017), Empire (2015-2016), The Lovebirds (2020)Awards & Nominations Nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Martin Filmography/Discography Has appeared in over 30 films and television shows, and has released two albums: Tisha (1994) and Kandi & Tisha (1997) (with Kandi Burruss) Voice Work Voiced the character of Penny Proud in the animated series The Proud Family (2001-2005) Music Videos Appeared in the music videos for “Weak” by SWV (1992) and “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince (1999) Tours & Live Shows Has performed in several stage productions, including Dreamgirls (1986) and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1997) Collaborations Has collaborated with artists such as Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, and Will Smith Documentaries Featured in the documentary The Real Housewives of Hollywood (2012)
Net Worth & Assets
Attribute Details Net Worth $10 million Properties Owns a home in Los Angeles, California Business Ventures Has her own production company, Tisha Campbell Entertainment Investments Invests in real estate and stocks
Trivia & Miscellaneous
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Singing, dancing, acting, traveling, spending time with her family Controversies Sued Martin Lawrence for sexual harassment in 1997, but the case was later settled out of court Philanthropy & Activism Supports several charities, including the American Red Cross and the Make-A-Wish Foundation Public Image Known for her positive attitude and her outspokenness about social issues Personal Challenges Suffered from bulimia in her early twenties Notable Interviews Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 1997 Publications & Books Authored the book Tisha: My Life in 2003 Personal Anecdotes Once got into a fight with Whitney Houston on the set of the film Waiting to Exhale Quotes “I’m not afraid to be myself.”
Social Media & Online Presence
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @tishacampbellmartin Twitter Handle @TishaCampbell11 Facebook Handle @TishaCampbellMartin Youtube Channel Tisha Campbell TikTok ID @tishacampbell
Legacy & Influence
Attribute Details Cultural References Featured in the song “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers Achievements Outside Primary Profession Launched her own production company, Tisha Campbell Entertainment Mentorship Mentored several young actresses, including Keke Palmer Legacy Known as one of the most successful actresses of her generation