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Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith is best known for The Rookie, 9-1-1, Power and Black Lightning. Tasha Smith was born on February 28, 1971. Tasha Smith is 55 years old (born February 28, 1971).
- Born
- February 28, 1971 (55 years old)
- Place of birth
- Camden, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Tasha Smith (born February 28, 1971) is an American actress and director. She began her career in a starring role on the NBC comedy series Boston Common (1996–97). In film, Smith has appeared in The Whole Ten Yards (2004), Daddy's Little Girls (2007), The Longshots (2008), Couples Retreat (2009), Jumping the Broom (2011), Addicted (2014) and Dolemite Is My Name (2019). She starred as Angela Williams in the Tyler Perry films Why Did I Get Married? (2007), its sequel Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010), and on the television series based on the movies, For Better or Worse (2011–2017). From 2015 to 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Holloway on the Fox musical drama series Empire.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023Survival of the ThickestMarley
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest
- 2021Our Kind of PeopleDirector
- 2021BMFExecutive Producer
- 2021Mayor of KingstownDirector
- 2020P-ValleyDirector
- 2020Big SkyDirector
- 2019First Wives ClubSavannah
- 20189-1-1Gabi Bond
- 2018Black LightningDirector
- 2018The RookieDirector
- 2016StarCarol Hardaway
- 2015EmpireCarol Hardaway
- 2014PowerJarita
- 2011Tyler Perry's For Better or WorseAngela Williams
- 2010Glory DazeSelf
- 2009RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
- 2005The Tyra Banks ShowSelf
- 2004Second Time AroundLaura
- 2003Nip/TuckCarol Nelson
- 2003Punk'dSelf
- 2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest
- 2002Without a TraceVeronica
- 2000GirlfriendsShandara Durrani
- 2000The CornerVeronica "Ronnie" Boice
- 1999The Parkers
- 1997The Tom ShowTanya Cole
- 1996Malcolm & Eddie
- 1996Boston CommonTasha King
- 1996The Steve Harvey ShowKimberly Davis
- 1994Chicago HopeDenise Potter
- 1974American Music AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Tasha Smith been in?
Tasha Smith is best known for The Rookie, 9-1-1, Power and Black Lightning.
When was Tasha Smith born?
Tasha Smith was born on February 28, 1971. ( Camden, New Jersey, USA)
How old is Tasha Smith?
Tasha Smith is 55 years old (born February 28, 1971).
Updated: November 11, 2026 ·