
Tamela Mann
Acting
Born: 1966-06-09 · Limestone County, Texas, USA
Biography
Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. She is married to actor David Mann. She began acting in 1999 when she was discovered by Tyler Perry. She debuted in the stage play I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 2000. The following year, she appeared in the comedy film Kingdom Come. She went on to act in Perrys plays Meet the Browns, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and What's Done in the Dark. In 2005, she waa in the
🎬 Movies (20)

Madea's Destination Wedding
2025
Cora

The Color Purple
2023
First Lady

Truth Be Told
2023

Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
2022
Cora

Soul Santa
2021
Liz

Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
2020
Cora Jean Simmons-Brown

Merry Wishmas
2018
Keneisha 'Kenni' Wright

Sparkle
2012
Ms. Sara Waters

Madea's Big Happy Family
2011
Cora

Madea Goes to Jail
2009
Cora Simmons

Meet the Browns
2008
Cora Brown

Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
2005
Cora Jean Simmons

Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005
Cora

Madea’s Christmas Special
2004
Cora Simmons

Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
2003
Cora Jean Simmons

Whatcha Lookin' 4
2003
Self

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live
2002
Self

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
2002
Cora

Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
2002
Cora Jean Simmons

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
2001
Myrtle Simmons





