Tamela Mann

Personal Info

Birthday

June 9, 1966

(59 years old)

Place of Birth

Limestone County, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Tamala Mann

Tamela Johnson

Tamela J. Mann

Tamela Mann

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.

Known For

Madea's Destination Wedding

Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

The Color Purple

Madea Goes to Jail

Madea's Big Happy Family

Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play

Meet the Browns

Filmography

2025
Madea's Destination Wedding
as Cora
2023
The Color Purple
as First Lady
2022
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
as Cora
2021
Soul Santa
as Liz
2020
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
as Cora Jean Simmons-Brown
2018
Merry Wishmas
as Keneisha 'Kenni' Wright
2012
Sparkle
as Ms. Sara Waters
2011
Madea's Big Happy Family
as Cora
2009
Madea Goes to Jail
as Cora Simmons
2008
Meet the Browns
as Cora Brown
2005
Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
as Cora Jean Simmons
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
as Cora
2003
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
as Cora Jean Simmons
Whatcha Lookin' 4
as Self
2002
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live
as Self
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
as Cora
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
as Myrtle Simmons
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
as Cora Jean Simmons
2001
Kingdom Come
as Lady #2
1998
Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live
as Self