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Tami Roman

Known For
Acting
Born
April 17, 1970 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Active Years
1987–2026 (40 Years)
Total Credits
44 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 17, 1970 Mount Vernon, New York, USA 44 credits
44
Total Credits
1987–2026
40 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tamisha Akbar Youngblood, known professionally as Tami Roman, is an American actress, model, businesswoman, singer, producer, and television personality. Born on April 17, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York, she first gained fame on the 1993 MTV reality series The Real World: Los Angeles. During her time on that series, she was a member and rapper for the R&B girl group Reality, which later changed its name to Female while under contract with Mercury Records. Roman is also known for appearing on the reality show Basketball Wives. Her acting credits include Truth Be Told. She has also worked as a writer and director. She is also known by the names Tami Akbar, Tami Anderson, and Tami Youngbl.

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Career

Career overview

Tamisha Akbar Youngblood, known professionally as Tami Roman, is an American actress, television personality, model, singer, businesswoman, producer, writer, and director. Born on April 17, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York, she first gained fame in 1993 through her appearance on the MTV reality series The Real World: Los Angeles. During her time on that series, she was a member of an R&B girl group quartet called Reality, serving as the group's rapper. While under contract with Mercury Records, the group's name was changed to Female in 1994.

Roman's television career includes starring in the VH1 reality show Basketball Wives. Her acting credits include a role in Truth Be Told. She is recognized for her work across various media formats, including reality television and acting. Her professional background encompasses multiple disciplines, including modeling and production. She has been credited with 43 known credits.

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Career timeline

Double Double Trouble
Dying to be FamousDying to be Famous · Executive Producer
So Fly ChristmasGirl in the ClosetWhatever It Takes
Caught in the Act: UnfaithfulHaus of ViciousHaus of Vicious · Executive ProducerBid for Love
The Ms. Pat ShowFor Real: The Story of Reality TVThe Real World Homecoming
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag RaceTijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison
Truth Be Told
Carl Weber's The Family BusinessDistrict
SteveTalesWhen Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story
ExtantMarriage Boot Camp: Reality StarsBeyond the Game
Belle's
Life, Love, Soul
Basketball Wives LA
Basketball WivesSomething Like A Business
Moonlight
The Last Stand
Sex, Love & Secrets
SummerlandHair Show
Hot Parts
One on OneHood RatMacArthur Park
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchThe Real World Reunion: Inside Out
The Drew Carey Show
The Real WorldMTV Movie & TV Awards
Married... with Children

Full Filmography

44 titles
  • Double Double Trouble (2026) as Ali, Drea
  • Dying to be Famous (2024) as Darlene
  • Dying to be Famous (2024) Executive Producer
  • So Fly Christmas (2023) as Dione
  • Girl in the Closet (2023) as Mia
  • Whatever It Takes (2023) as Tracy
  • Caught in the Act: Unfaithful (2022) as Self - Host
  • Haus of Vicious (2022) as Chantel Vivian
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  • Haus of Vicious (2022) Executive Producer
  • Bid for Love (2022) as Dr. Simone
  • The Ms. Pat Show (2021) as Denise
  • For Real: The Story of Reality TV (2021) as Self
  • The Real World Homecoming (2021) as Self
  • Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race (2020) as Miss Shenita Cocktail - Contestant
  • Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison (2020) as Sharea Jackson
  • Truth Be Told (2019) as Lillian Scoville
  • Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018) as London Duncan
  • District (2018) as Tasha
  • Steve (2017) as Self
  • Tales (2017) as Silk
  • When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story (2017) as Stacey
  • Extant (2014) as Cass Hendy
  • Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (2014) as Self
  • Beyond the Game (2014) as Reality Presenter
  • Belle's (2013) as Loreta Cooper
  • Life, Love, Soul (2012) as Renee Jackson
  • Basketball Wives LA (2011) as Self
  • Basketball Wives (2010) as Self
  • Something Like A Business (2010) as Prosecutor
  • Moonlight (2007) as Maureen
  • The Last Stand (2006) as DeDe Calvin
  • Sex, Love & Secrets (2005) as Angela
  • Summerland (2004) as Leslie Sloan
  • Hair Show (2004) as Zora
  • Hot Parts (2003) as Midnight
  • One on One (2001) as Elizabeth
  • Hood Rat (2001) as Judge Bankhead
  • MacArthur Park (2001) as Rose
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Saleslady #1
  • The Real World Reunion: Inside Out (1996) as Herself
  • The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Susan
  • The Real World (1992) as Herself
  • MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
  • Married... with Children (1987) as Meg

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tami Roman best known for?

Tami Roman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Caught in the Act: Unfaithful (2022), The Ms. Pat Show (2021), Truth Be Told (2019), Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018).

When and where was Tami Roman born?

Tami Roman was born on April 17, 1970 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA.

How many credits does Tami Roman have?

Tami Roman has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.

What is Tami Roman's background in cinema and television?

Tamisha Akbar Youngblood, known professionally as Tami Roman, is an American actress, model, businesswoman, singer, producer, and television personality. Born on April 17, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York, she first gained fame on the 1993 MTV reality series The Real World: Los Angeles. During her time on that series, s...

Tami Roman by the numbers

44credits
19films
25TV series
1987–2026active years

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