Paula Jai Parker Bio | Wiki
Paula Jai Parker is a preeminent American singer, songwriter, director, comedian, and actress. She is prominently known for her roles in Idlewild (2006), Hustle & Flow (2005), Phone Booth (2002), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Sprung (1997), and Friday (1995).
Jai is also well known for her role on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995-1996) portraying Monique. Furthermore, she is also famed for her voice of Trudy Proud in The Proud Family (2001-2005), the Disney Channel animated comedy series.
Paula Jai Parker Age
She was born on August 19, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. Jai is 53 years old.
Paula Jai Parker Height
She is a woman of below-average stature. Jai stands at the height of 5 ft 2 in ( Approx 1.57m).
Paula Jai Parker Family | Siblings
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in the USA to her stalwart father and mother. Besides, Jai has an appealing sibling sister named Tisha Campbell. She is also an actress by profession. However, she has not unveiled salient intel with regard to her parents. Therefore, Jai’s parents’ whereabouts are presently not available.
Paula Jai Parker Husband | Married | Forrest Martin
She is a married woman. Jai is blissfully hitched to her good-looking husband Forrest Martin. He is a prominent American writer and actor. Forrest is prominently known for his roles on No Agenda (2007), The White Sistas (2017), and Sonshine Church 2. They initially met on the set of Hustle & Flow while he was serving as an intern having just graduated with a Master of Fine Arts Degree. As a couple, they exchanged their wedding vows back in the year 2004. Together, they commemorate eighteen years anniversary.
Paula Jai Parker Children
She is a proud mother of one stunning son named Onederful Vanglorious Jaxon N’Krumah Martin. He was born back in the year 2009. Onederful is presently twelve years old.
Paula Jai Parker Education
She attended a local high school. Later, Jai matriculated at Howard University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
Paula Jai Parker Movies And TV Shows
Film
- Cosmic Slop (1994)
- Friday (1995)
- Tales from the Hood (1995)
- Don’t Be a Menace to South Central… (1996)
- Get on the Bus (1996)
- Riot (1997)
- Sprung (1997)
- Always Outnumbered (1998)
- Woo (1998)
- Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
- The Breaks (1999)
- 30 Years to Life (2001)
- High Crimes (2002)
- Phone Booth (2002)
- Love Chronicles (2003)
- My Baby’s Daddy (2004)
- She Hate Me (2004)
- Blinders (2020)
- Hey, Mr. Postman! (2018)
- Taco Shop (2018)
- The White Sistas (2017)
- The White Sistas (2016)
- She’s Got a Plan (2016)
- Last Call at Murray’s (2016)
- The Summoning (2015)
Television
- The Apollo Comedy Hour (1992-1993)
- Townsend Television (1993)
- Roc (1994)
- Pointman (1995)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995-1996)
- The Parent ‘Hood (1997)
- The Weird Al Show (1997)
- Cosby (1997)
- Colin in Black & White (2021)
- Queen Sugar (2021)
- Them (2021)
- Etheria (2020)
- Insecure (2020)
- Criminal Minds (2020)
- Crown Lake (2019-2020)
Paula Jai Parker Friday | In Friday
She made her film premiere back in 1995 in the 1995 American buddy stoner comedy film. On April 26, 1995, the film was theatrically released in the USA. It was written by Dj Pooh, and Ice Cube, and was directed by F. Gary Gray. The first installment in the Friday franchise, the film stars John Witherspoon, Tiny “Zeus” Lister Jr., Bernie Mac, Nia Long, Chris Tucker, and Ice Cube.
Paula Jai Parker Hustle And Flow
Her breakthrough was in Hustle & Flow, the 2005 American drama film starring Terrence Howard. On July 22, 2005, Hustle & Flow was released by Paramount Pictures in the United States. Furthermore, it ensembles other stars including Ludacris, DJ Qualls, Elise Neal, Taraji P. Henson, Taryn Manning, Haystak, and Anthony Anderson. Moreover, the film was produced by Stephanie Allain and John Singleton.
Paula Jai Parker Wayans Bros | The Wayans Bros
Later in the year 1995, she came back to television in the WB sitcom, The Wayans Bros. opposite Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. Jai portrayed Monique as the main cast of season two. From January 11, 1995, to May 20, 1999, the series was broadcast on The WB. Additionally, it ensembles other stars including Jill Tasker, Lela Rochon, Anna Maria Horsford, and John Witherspoon.
Paula Jai Parker Don’t Be A Menace
She portrayed a Drunk Party Girl in the 1996 American comedy film titled Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. It was produced by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Furthermore, the film stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans. On January 12, 1996, it was released in the United States.
Other stars featured in the comedy film include Lawanda Page, Omar Epps, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Keith Morris, Benjamin N. Everitt, Terri J. Vaughn, Bernie Mac, Antonio Fargas, Darrell Heath, Isaiah Barnes, Tracey Cherelle, Suli McCullough, Chris Spencer, Helen Martin, Lahmard Tate, and Vivica A. Fox.
Paula Jai Parker Proud Family
She voiced the matriarch, Trudy Proud, in The Proud Family for four years from the year 2001 to 2005. Jai also portrayed the same role in the 2005 film The Proud Family Movie. From September 15, 2001, to August 19, 2005, The Proud Family originally ran on Disney Channel. Bruce W. Smith created the American animated television series. In 2020, in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, a revival was announced. It is set to debut in February 2022 on Disney+.
Paula Jai Parker Phone Booth
She played Felicia in the 2002 American neo-noir thriller film titled Phone Booth. It was debuted at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival. In November 2002, Phone Booth was set to be theatrically released. However, the D.C. sniper attacks in October 2002 triggered 20th Century Fox to delay the release of the film.
On April 4, 2003, the film was opened in the USA. Furthermore, Phone Booth starred Kiefer Sutherland, Radha Mitchell, Katie Holmes, Forest Whitaker, and Colin Farell. Into the bargain, the film amassed $97 million worldwide against a production budget of $13 million.
Paula Jai Parker Insecure
She plays Sheryl in the American comedy-drama television series entitled Insecure. On September 23, 2016, the series debuted online via HBO Go and HBO Now prior to broadcasting weekly from October 9, 2016, on HBO. Additionally, it was created by Larry Wilmore and Issa Rae.
Furthermore, Insecure ensembles other stars including Leonard Robinson, Kendrick Sampson, Alexander Hodge, Y’lan Noel, Amanda Seales, Natasha Rothwell, Lisa Joyce, Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji, and Issa Rae. On October 24, 2021, the series’ fifth and last season debuted.
Paula Jai Parker Why Do Fools Fall In Love
She portrays Paula King in the 1998 American romantic drama film entitled Why Do Fools Fall in Love. It is a biographical film of Frankie Lymon, the R&B/Rock and roll singer who was the lead singer of the pioneering rock and roll group The Teenagers. Additionally, the romantic drama film ensembles other stars including Little Richard, Larenz Tate, Lela Rochon, Vivica A. Fox, and Halle Berry. Furthermore, it was directed by Gregory Nava and was produced by Stephen Nemeth not forgetting Paul Hall.
Paula Jai Parker And Tisha Campbell Sisters | Tisha Campbell Related
She together and Tisha Campbell are real blood sisters who share the same father. Tisha is also an eminent actress by profession.
Paula Jai Parker 2021 | 2020
She has played in 2021 television including Colin in Black & White as Aunt Zora, Queen Sugar as Celine, and Them as Hazel. Furthermore, Jai has also appeared in the 2020 television series including Etheria as Karen, Insecure as Sheryl, and Criminal Minds as Captain Vivian Paige. Moreover, she has portrayed Evelyn in the 2020 film entitled Blinders.
Paula Jai Parker Net Worth
Having been working in the acting field with the proficiency of three decades now, she has managed to garner good affluence in her career thus far. Online resources estimate Jai’s net worth to be $5,749,036.
How Old Is Paula Jai Parker
She is 53 years old. Jai was born on August 19, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Thus, she relishes and celebrates her birthday on August 19 every year.
Who Is Paula Jai Parker
She is a 53-year-old eminent American singer, songwriter, director, comedian, and actress. Jai stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches which is approximately 1.57m.