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Tichina Arnold
Actor, Director, ProducerBorn June 28, 1969 (56 years)
Tichina Rolanda Arnold (born June 28, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles of Pamela James on the FOX sitcom Martin, family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced, the lead role of Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse, and Tina Butler on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood.
She began her career as a child actor, appearing in supporting roles in Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and How I Got into College (1989) before being cast as Pamela "Pam" James on the FOX sitcom Martin, which she played from 1992 until the show ended in 1997.
Arnold also played the family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris from 2005 to 2009, and portrayed Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced from 2011 to 2013. From 2014 to 2017, she played the lead role of Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse. As of 2018, Arnold plays Tina Butler in the CBS sitcom series The Neighborhood. From 2018 to 2019, she played the role of Paulette in the South African series Lockdown.
She began her career as a child actor, appearing in supporting roles in Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and How I Got into College (1989) before being cast as Pamela "Pam" James on the FOX sitcom Martin, which she played from 1992 until the show ended in 1997.
Arnold also played the family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris from 2005 to 2009, and portrayed Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced from 2011 to 2013. From 2014 to 2017, she played the lead role of Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse. As of 2018, Arnold plays Tina Butler in the CBS sitcom series The Neighborhood. From 2018 to 2019, she played the role of Paulette in the South African series Lockdown.
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Tichina Arnold Filmography
| 2025 | Crutch (TV Series) · as Tina Butler |
| 2024 | Everybody Still Hates Chris (TV Series) · as Rochelle (voice) |
| 2023 | So Fly Christmas · as Wyvetta |
| 2021 | Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell · as Pamela James (archive Footage) |
| 2021 | Devil May Care (TV Series) · as Jezebeth |
| 2020 | Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker · as Additional Performer |
| 2020 | The Main Event · as Denise Thompson |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | Countdown · as Nurse Amy |
| 2019 | Bob Hearts Abishola (TV Series) · as Tina Butler |
| 2019 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco · as Wanda Fails |
| 2018 | Howard · as Crystal (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | The Neighborhood (TV Series) · as Tina Butler |
| 2017 | Daytime Divas (TV Series) · as Mo Evans |
| 2015 | Royal Family Christmas · as Chevonne |
| 2015 | A Royal Family Holiday · as Chevonne |
| 2015 | Born Again Virgin (TV Series) · as Quinn |
| 2014 | Top Five · as Theater Manager |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Survivor's Remorse (TV Series) · as Cassie Calloway |
| 2014 | A Day Late and a Dollar Short · as Charlotte |
| 2014 | More to Love · as Margo |
| 2013 | Summoned · as Mylene |
| 2013 | Hit the Floor (TV Series) · as Derek's Mother |
| 2013 | Noches con Platanito (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2012 | The Great Divide · as Tosha |
| 2012 | Stolen Child · as Claudia Mitchell |
| 2011 | Black Dynamite (TV Series) · as Tinbee |
| 2011 | Happily Divorced (TV Series) · as Judi Mann |
| 2011 | Let's Stay Together (TV Series) |
| 2010 | Fran Drescher Show (2010) (TV Series) |
| 2010 | Pair of Kings (TV Series) · as Nancy |
| 2010 | Raising Hope (TV Series) · as Sylvia |
| 2010 | Are We There Yet? (TV Series) · as Vicky Howard |
| 2009 | Sherri (TV Series) · as Russell's Mamma |
| 2009 | Brothers (2009) (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Dance Flick · as Ray's Mamma |
| 2008 | Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story · as Lena Baker |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor · as Photography Teacher |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs · as Karen Davis |
| 2005 | Getting Played · as Woman In Restaurant |
| 2005 | The Boondocks (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Preaching to the Choir · as Desiree |
| 2005 | Everybody Hates Chris (TV Series) · as Rochelle |
| 2005 | Hi-Jinks (TV Series) |
| 2005 | American Dad! (TV Series) · as (voice) |
| 2004 | Listen Up (TV Series) · as Kiara |
| 2002 | Civil Brand · as Aisha |
| 2001 | One On One (TV Series) · as Nicole Barnes |
| 2000 | Soul Food (TV Series) · as Adina |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House · as Ritha |
| 2000 | Dancing in September · as Robber |
| 1999 | A Luv Tale · as Wendi |
| 1999 | The Norm Show (TV Series) · as Mrs. Murphy |
| 1998 | Perfect Prey · as Susie |
| 1997 | Fakin' Da Funk · as Tracy |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show (TV Series) · as Carla |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue (TV Series) · as Dana Brown |
| 1993 | WWE Raw (TV Series) |
| 1992 | Martin (TV Series) · as Pamela James |
| 1991 | Scenes from a Mall · as Ticket Seller |
| 1990 | Law & Order (TV Series) · as Leona |
| 1989 | How I Got Into College · as Vera Cook |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors · as Crystal |
| 1984 | The House of Dies Drear · as Pesty |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show (TV Series) · as Delores |
| 1983 | The Brass Ring · as Mary |
| 1975 | Ryan's Hope (TV Series) · as Zena Brown |
| 1970 | All My Children (TV Series) · as Sharla Valentine |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Tichina |
Tricked & Treated · as Aunt Meek Meek |
| 2025 | BET Awards 2025 · as Self - Presenter |
| 2025 | 56th NAACP Image Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares (2025) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | After Midnight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2023 | Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic · as Self - Performer |
| 2023 | Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn · as Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | Martin: The Reunion · as Self |
| 2022 | Phat Tuesdays (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | Soul Train Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 2021 | The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self |
| 2021 | Friday Night Vibes (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | 2020 Soul Train Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Celebrity Game Face (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | 28th Annual Trumpet Awards · as Self |
| 2019 | The Price is Right at Night (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2019 | 2019 Soul Train Awards: Post Show · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2019 | 2019 Soul Train Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | A Little Late with Lilly Singh (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2018 | 2018 Soul Train Awards · as Self - Co-Host |
| 2018 | Soul Train Awards Post Show · as Self - Guest |
| 2018 | Soul Train Awards: Red Carpet Special · as Self |
| 2018 | The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self |
| 2018 | Strahan, Sara & Keke (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Uncensored (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | |
| 2017 | Steve (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Match Game (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2015 | 2015 Soul Train Awards · as Self |
| 2014 | Celebrity Name Game (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Player |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | In Bed With Joan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | The Eric Andre Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Celebrity Wife Swap (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Black Girls Rock! 2011 · as Self |
| 2011 | Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | 41st NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2010 | The BET Honors · as Self |
| 2010 | Family Feud (TV Series) · as Herself |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | The 40th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2008 | Celebrity Family Feud (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2008 | The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | 39th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2007 | Chopped (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The Teen Choice Awards 2006 · as Self |
| 2006 | The 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | 37th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 · as Self |
| 2005 | 2005 BET Comedy Awards · as Self |
| 2005 | Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Weekends at the DL (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Punk'd (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | The Test (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | 2nd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1996 | The 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1994 | WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | 26th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 1990 | The 17th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1971 | Soul Train (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Host |
| 1954 | The Early Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room (TV Series) |
| 2018 | The Neighborhood (TV Series) |
| 2024 | Everybody Still Hates Chris (TV Series) |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Soul Train Awards · as Co-Producer |
| 2019 | 2019 Soul Train Awards · as Co-Producer |
| 2018 | 2018 Soul Train Awards · as Co-Producer |