Tichina Arnold previously appeared on the TV series Ryan's Hope, Law & Order and All My Children, to name a few. She has also managed to grace the movie industry as she starred in the movie Big Momma's House, Dancing in September and The Little Shop of Horrors. This eventually led into the famous role as Rochelle in Everybody Hates Chris which won her a NAACP award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
As Rochelle, the mother of Chris Rock, she can be very aggressive and demanding. She exudes a tyrannical household but holds the best interest of her family at heart. Usually a socialite wannabe, she struggles to have a trendy-sophisticated lifestyle while she manages her family's budget.
Has a daughter, Alijah Kai (b. 2004)
Frequently works with Tisha Campbell-Martin, with whom she is life-long friends.
2 wins & 7 nominations.
2006: (won) Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
for: "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005)
1996: (won) Image Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
for: "Martin" (1992)
2005-present: "Everybody Hates Chris" - Rochelle Rock
2008: The Lena Baker Story - Lena Baker
2008: Drillbit Taylor - Photography Teacher
2007: "The Boondocks" - Nicole (1 episode)
2007: Wild Hogs - Karen Davis
2005: Getting Played - Woman in Restaurant
2005: On the One - Desiree
2001-2005: "One on One" - Nicole Barnes (15 episodes)
2004: "Listen Up" - Kiara (1 episode)
2002: Yo Alien - Ray Goods
2002: "Soul Food" - Adina (1 episode)
2002: Civil Brand - Aisha
2000: Big Momma's House - Ritha
2000: Dancing in September - Robber
1999: "The Norm Show" - Mrs. Murphy (1 episode)
1998: "The Jamie Foxx Show" - Carla (1 episode)
1998: Perfect Prey - Susie
1992-1997: "Martin" - Pamela 'Pam' James (15 episodes)
1997: Fakin' Da Funk - Tracy
1991: Scenes from a Mall - Ticket Seller
1989: How I Got Into College - Vera Cook
1987-1989: "Ryan's Hope" - Zena Brown (2 episodes)
1988: Starlight: A Musical Movie - Evelyn Ruth
1986: Little Shop of Horrors - Crystal
1984: House of Dies Drear - Pesty
1983: The Brass Ring - Mary