Tyra Ferrell

Actress

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Equinox (1992)

Tyra Ferrell was born on 28 January 1962 in Houston, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for White Men Can't Jump (1992), Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Poetic Justice (1993). She has been married to Don Carlos Jackson since 9 April 1992. They have one child.

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Awards
- 2 nominations total

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Known for

White Men Can't Jump

6.8

Rhonda Deane

1992

Boyz n the Hood

7.8

Mrs. Baker

1991

Poetic Justice

6.1

Jessie

1993

The Exorcist III

6.5

Nurse Blaine

1990

Credits

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Actress

A New York Christmas Wedding
5.4
TV Movie
- Mrs. Alison Wilks
- 2020
The Bobby DeBarge Story
5.6
TV Movie
- Etterlene DeBarge
- 2019
Chicago P.D.
8.1
TV Series
- Mrs. Burton
- 2018
Tales
6.0
TV Series
- Courier
- 2017
Empire
7.4
TV Series
- Roxanne Ford
- 2015
Boxed in
Short
- Gayle
- 2015
Coochie
6.4
Short
- Olivia Potter
- 2004
NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323
4.8
TV Movie
- 2004
The Perfect Score
5.7
- Desmond's Mother
- 2004
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.1
TV Series
- Bethany Taylor
- 2003
The Shield
8.7
TV Series
- Karen Mitchell
- 2002
Soul Food
7.7
TV Series
- Frances Lester
- 2000
The Corner
8.5
TV Mini Series
- Ella Thompson
- 2000
The Cape
7.1
TV Series
- Mission Specialist Tamara St. James
- 1996–1997
Early Edition
7.6
TV Series
- Dr. Marks
- 1997

Videos5

Personal details

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Born
- January 28, 1962
- Houston, Texas, USA
Spouse
- Don Carlos JacksonApril 9, 1992 - present (1 child)
Other works
Music video: Appeared in New Edition's video "My Secret (Didja Get It Yet?)".

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Gender / Gender identity
- Female

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Trivia
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1991" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 43.

FAQ

How old is Tyra Ferrell?
63 years old
When was Tyra Ferrell born?
January 28, 1962
Where was Tyra Ferrell born?
Houston, Texas, USA
What is Tyra Ferrell known for?
The Exorcist III, Boyz n the Hood, White Men Can't Jump, and Poetic Justice
Is Tyra Ferrell married?
Yes, to Don Carlos Jackson since April 9, 1992