Tichina Arnold

Biography

Tichina Rolanda Arnold, born on June 28, 1971, is an accomplished American actress and singer, widely recognized for her dynamic roles in television. She gained fame as Pamela James on the FOX sitcom Martin, a role she held from 1992 until the show's conclusion in 1997. Arnold's versatility is evident in her portrayal of Rochelle, the strong matriarch in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, which aired from 2005 to 2009.

Her career began in childhood with supporting roles in the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and the film How I Got into College (1989). Following her success in the 90s, she played Judi Mann in the original TV Land sitcom Happily Divorced from 2011 to 2013. From 2014 to 2017, Arnold took on the lead role of Cassie Calloway in the Starz series Survivor's Remorse, showcasing her range as an actress.

Currently, she stars as Tina Butler in the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, a role she has embraced since 2018. Additionally, Arnold expanded her international reach by portraying Paulette in the South African series Lockdown from 2018 to 2019. With a career spanning over three decades, Tichina Arnold continues to be a significant figure in the entertainment industry.