Xosha Roquemore is an American actress recognized for her portrayal of Tamra in the television series The Mindy Project and Jo Ann in the film Precious. She developed a strong passion for acting during her childhood and soon realized that she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Roquemore began acting in the ninth grade and has since achieved considerable success through her work in film and television. Her natural talent, dedication, and enthusiasm for the performing arts have enabled her to portray a diverse range of characters across various productions. In addition to her appearances on television and the big screen, she has also demonstrated her acting abilities on stage. Roquemore received formal training at New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, where she further developed her artistic skills. Beyond acting, she has a keen interest in fashion and is admired in Hollywood for her distinctive style and sophisticated fashion choices.
Career of Xosha Roquemore
Xosha Roquemore made her acting debut in 2009, playing Jo Ann in the drama film Precious. In the same year, she portrayed Racine Buchanan in John G. Young’s film Rivers Wash Over Me. She subsequently appeared in guest roles on several television series, including Nurse Jackie, 10 Things I Hate About You, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and My Boys. In 2011, she joined the cast of FX’s television drama Rescue Me, where she played Jayne. A year later, she appeared as Donna in Price Check, a comedy film starring Eric Mabius and Parker Posey. Written and directed by Michael Walker, the movie explores the high cost of maintaining a middle-class lifestyle.
In 2013, Roquemore landed the role of Tamra Webb in the television comedy series The Mindy Project. The show follows Mindy Lahiri, an obstetrician-gynecologist attempting to manage her professional responsibilities and personal relationships while working alongside a group of eccentric colleagues at a small medical practice in New York City. That same year, Roquemore portrayed Caprice Winters in the teen comedy film G.B.F. In 2017, she played Lola in The Female Brain, a movie inspired by Louann Brizendine’s book of the same name. She later appeared in recurring roles in the television series Roseanne and I’m Dying Up Here.
Family & Personal Life
Xosha Roquemore was born on December 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to Cliff Roquemore and Shay Wafer. Her interest in acting developed during her ninth-grade year, when she joined The Amazing Grace Conservatory. After completing high school, she relocated to New York City to study at New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts.
Regarding her personal life, Roquemore began dating actor Lakeith Stanfield in 2015. The couple welcomed their first child in 2017.
Trivia
- Roquemore’s name is inspired by the Xhosa people of South Africa.
- She has ornithophobia, an intense fear of birds, and is particularly afraid of pigeons.