Tamela Jean Mann, born Tamela Jean Johnson on June 9, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas, is a celebrated American actress and gospel singer. From a young age, she demonstrated her vocal talent, beginning to sing in the church adult choir at the age of 12. Though initially shy, Mann often performed solos and remained active in local church and high school choirs, laying the foundation for her future in the entertainment industry.
Tamela Mann launched her professional music career with Kirk Franklin and the Family, a multi-Grammy Award-winning gospel group. While with the group, she delivered standout solo performances on tracks such as “Now Behold the Lamb,” “Don’t Take Your Joy Away,” and “Lean on Me.” The song “Lean on Me” notably featured guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, Crystal Lewis, and Bono, expanding her exposure beyond gospel audiences.
In 2009, Mann released her debut solo album, The Master Plan, marking the beginning of a successful solo career in gospel music. Her powerful voice and emotive delivery have made her a respected figure in gospel and inspirational music circles.
Mann gained widespread recognition through her work with playwright and filmmaker Tyler Perry. She portrayed the character Cora Simmons in stage plays and films including Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion, Madea’s Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What’s Done in the Dark, and I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Her role as Cora became one of her most iconic, endearing her to Perry’s wide fan base.
Beyond the stage, Mann appeared in major productions such as Kingdom Come and the 2012 remake of Sparkle, which starred Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston. Her abilities as both a dramatic and comedic actress helped her transition seamlessly between gospel theatre and film.
| Birth Date: | 9 Jun, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Singer Stage actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Fort Worth |
| residence: | Mansfield |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and singer |
| Spouse: | David Mann |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
