Tamela Mann is an actress from the United States of America. Tamela Mann is also a well-known singer, best known for her portrayal of Cora Simmons in Tyler Perry’s films and television series. She began her career in show business as a member of Kirk Franklin’s gospel group “Kirk Franklin and the Family.”
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Tamela Mann |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 09 Jun, 1966 |
| Age: | 57 years |
| Horoscope: | Gemini |
| Lucky Number: | 10 |
| Lucky Stone: | Agate |
| Lucky Color: | Yellow |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Leo, Aquarius, Libra |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actress, Singer |
| Country: | USA |
| Height: | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Husband | David Mann |
| Net Worth | $6M |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Size | 32-26-32 inches |
| Birth Place | Limestone County, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Siblings | 13 |
| Kids | Four (Faith Serenity, Tamera, Joy, and Daniel) |
Tamela Mann Biography
Tamela Mann was born in Limestone County, Texas, on June 9, 1966. She is 57 years old and is a Gemini. She is of American nationality and was given the name Tamela Jean Johnson at birth.
Tamela’s parents’ names and other identifying information are unknown at the moment. However, it is known that she has thirteen siblings, the names of whom are unknown at the moment. Similarly, she and her siblings grew up in a highly spiritual home that was centered on the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). Their mother, “Mother Eppe,” raised them to be strong believers in and practitioners of biblical principles. Additionally, Tamela was a member of the church’s adult choir when she was 12 years old and was frequently chosen to sing solos. She was shy but blossomed in the church and high school choirs.
Tamela’s educational background and credentials are unknown at the moment, as are the names of the educational institutions she attended. However, given Mann’s age, she must have completed both high school and university, unless she is a dropout or has chosen to discontinue further studies.
Tamela Mann Height And Weight
Tamela Mann is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 65 kilograms. Mann’s other body measurements are 32-26-32 inches for her chest, waist, and hips. Additionally, Tamela has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Career
Tamela Mann began her musical career after being invited to join “Kirk Franklin and the Family.” Yolanda Adams, Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Celine Dion, Bono, R. Kelly, and Fred Hammond are among the artists with whom she has collaborated and performed. She also collaborated with “Local legends,” including Demarcus Williams, Myron Williams, Kermit Wells, Excell Amos, and Myron Butler. Similarly, Tamela began acting in 1999. It was during this time period that Tyler Perry discovered her and she made her stage debut in the stage play “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.”
Following that, she appeared in Meet the Browns, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion, Madea’s Class Reunion, and What’s Done in the Dark. Mann has also appeared on television shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the United States of America World Olympics, BET Soundstage, the 1999 Grammy Awards, the Dove Awards, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, in which she portrays Mr. Brown’s daughter. Mann starred in a number of films, including Kingdom Come, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, Sparkle, and Hanging with the Manns.
Tamela Mann and her husband David founded Tillymann Music Group in 2005. Additionally, they have released a number of projects via their label. Similarly, she released her debut solo album in 2005. “I’ve Got to Keep Moving”. Following that, in 2007, she was able to release her first live album, “The Live Experience.” Since then, she has released numerous additional songs and albums. Additionally, Mann’s sophomore studio album, The Master Plan, was released in 2009. Her album peaked at #2 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart and #97 on the Billboard 200.
Similarly, she was able to win the Stellar Award for “Best Female Gospel Artist of the Year” in 2014, as well as the BET Award for Best Gospel Artist in 2014. Additionally, in 2018, she was able to release a duets album, Us Against the World: The Love Project, with her husband. Later that year, Billboard named Best Days the Decade’s Best Gospel Album.
Tamela Mann Net Worth
As of March 2024, Tamela Mann has a net worth of $6 million and her primary source of income is her acting and singing careers.
Tamela Mann Husband, Marriage
Tamela Mann married actor David Mann. Her husband is well-known for his portrayal of Deacon Leroy Brown in several Tyler Perry productions. They have also collaborated professionally.
Similarly, the couple renewed their wedding vows for the 25th time in the spring of 2013. Together, they have four children named Faith Serenity, Tamera, Joy, and Daniel, as well as thirteen grandchildren. Additionally, a reality show centered on their family, It’s A Mann’s World, premiered in 2015. The show was able to demonstrate how they have a fun-loving, balanced family that is grounded in biblical principles and capable of overcoming real-world obstacles.
