Tichina Arnold won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her first season starring in the critically acclaimed comedy Everybody Hates Chris, a series inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock. Arnold plays Rochelle, Chris' strict, sassy mother, who runs the household on a tight budget, but is the glue that holds the family together.
Recognized for her NAACP Image Award-winning role as Pam Jones on Martin, Arnold has also appeared on television in Ryan's Hope, All My Children, The Cosby Show, Law & Order, The Norm Show and One on One.
In film, she has starred in Big Momma's House, Civil Brand, Dancing in September, Scenes from a Mall and The Little Shop of Horrors. Her next film, Wild Hogs, is slated to premiere in 2007.
After getting her first taste of performing in front of her family's church congregation at age four, Arnold began vocal training and appearing on stage at an early age. She first appeared in The Me Nobody Knows followed by Hair, Romance and Hard Times and Haggadah. In 2004, she toured in the lead role of the musical hit If These Hips Could Talk, which broke box office records in over 55 cities.
In addition, Arnold lends her time to several charitable organizations and events, including the Kids Choice Awards, The NAACP Image Awards, and frequently sings the National Anthem at various celebrity sporting events. She also remains active in her community by speaking out on issues that involve the NAACP in the entertainment industry.
Currently, she is writing a screenplay and working on her debut album.
Originally from Queens, New York, she lives in Los Angeles.