Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Maia Campbell

Maia C. Campbell, born November 26, 1976 is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Tiffany Warren in the sitcom In the House.




Early life and career


Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Campbell is the daughter of author Bebe Moore Campbell and Tiko Campbell, an architect and author from Washington, D.C.
Although Campbell has become best known for her role as the witty adolescent daughter on the series In the House, she has been frequently seen on television. She was featured in a regular role as Nicole in the short-lived FOX series South Central, portraying Larenz Tate's girlfriend, and also had a guest role in Thea. She also had a minor role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice, with Janet Jackson, playing the role of Lucky's (played by Tupac Shakur) cousin in Oakland. Her other screen credits include the television film The Reindeer Kid, Jr. and she also hosted the young adult magazine show Twenty-four/Seven in 1995.




Filmography


Film


1993 Poetic Justice Shante
1998 Kinfolks Lissa Alternative title: Parental Guidance
1999 Trippin' Cinny Hawkins
2000 Seventeen Again Ashley
2001 The Luau Shyann
2002 The Trial Tracy
2003 With or Without You
2004 Sweet Potato Pie Kadja Direct-to-DVD release
2005 Friends and Lovers Lisa Direct-to-DVD release
Envy
2007 Sorority Sister Slaughter Rose
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Thea Alison 1 episode
1994 South Central Nicole Unknown episodes
1996-1997 Beverly Hills, 90210 Mariah Murphy 2 episodes
1997 Moesha Tammy 1 episode
1995-1998 In the House Tiffany Warren 76 Episodes/Main Role
1998 Sister, Sister Shayla 1 episode
Award nominations


Year Result Award Category Series
1996 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance by a Young Actress - TV Comedy Series In the House

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