Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell ( born January 28, 1962 in Houston, Texas ) is an American actress.

Life and achievements

Ferrell made ​​his debut in a small supporting role opposite Ryan O'Neal in the comedy The freaky professor from 1981. After several guest appearances in television series and a larger role in the thriller Closer Following ( 1987) she played alongside Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Nia Long and Angela Bassett a greater role in the movie Boyz n the Hood Drama - Boys in the quarter (1991 ), which was nominated for two Oscars and other awards. She was counted in the publication of John Willis ' Screen World to the 12 most promising performers of the year 1991 ( Promising New Actors of 1991).

In the sports comedy White Men Can not Jump (1992 ) played the role of Rhonda Ferrell Deane, wife of Wesley Snipes embodied by Sidney Deane. In Mystery Thriller Equinox, she played one of the major roles alongside Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Marisa Tomei and Fred Ward. In the Oscar - nominated film drama Poetic Justice (1993 ), she appeared on the side of Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur.

Since the mid-1990s, followed by appearances in television series such as in six episodes of the television series ER - Emergency Room in 1994 was only in the comedy The Perfect Score (2004) with Scarlett Johansson took over Ferrell again a role in a feature film.. The role in the television drama Flight 323 - crash on Wyoming ( 2004) earned her a nomination for the 2005 Image Award.

Ferrell is married to Carlos Jackson since 1992.

Filmography (selection)

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