Who is Tamela Mann?

Tamela J. Mann, commonly known as Tamela Mann, is an award-winning gospel singer and actress. She is best known for her role as Cora in Tyler Perry's stage plays, films and television series. She has released numerous successful music albums and has collaborated with artists such as Kirk Franklin and David Mann.

Early Life

Mann was born on June 9, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas. She grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. In her teenage years, she sang with her siblings at different churches and performing events.

Career

In 1999, Mann released her first album “Gotta Keep Moving”, which was followed by the album “The Master Plan” in 2002. She has released eight studio albums to date, including “Best Days” (2012), “One Way” (2014), and “Tillymann” (2017). Her songs have topped Billboard’s gospel charts multiple times.

Acting Career

In addition to her singing career, Mann has also acted in several films and television series. She made her acting debut with Tyler Perry's film “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” in 2005. Since then she has acted in many of his films and series such as “Madea Goes to Jail” (2009), “Meet the Browns” (2009-2011) and “If Loving You Is Wrong” (2014). Her performance in the films earned her NAACP Image Award nominations in 2011 and 2014.

Awards

Mann has won over twenty awards throughout her career, including five Grammy Awards and four Stellar Awards. She also won several NAACP Image Awards. Additionally, she was named the Best Gospel Artist at the BET Awards in 2017.

Personal Life

Mann is married to David Mann, an actor and comedian who she has collaborated with on multiple occasions. The couple have four children together: two daughters and two sons. They currently live in Grand Prairie, Texas.