Tanya Wright
Actor · Director
South Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1984–present
Tanya Wright is an American actress. Born and raised in South Bronx, New York, Wright studied Comparative Literature at Vassar College. After her graduation, she joined the cast of The Cosby Show as Tanya Simpson.
Filmography
My Christmas Inn (2018) - EllisOrange Is the New Black (2013) - Crystal BursetWhy Stop Now? (2012) - LisaButterfly Rising (2010) - Rose · DirectorThe Good Wife (2009) - Liana DepaulTrue Blood (2008) - Deputy Kenya JonesWindfall (2006) - Dr. BaileyThe Handler (2003) - Marcy24 (2001) - Patty BrooksThe Brothers (2001) - LaMuzindahStrong Medicine (2000) - Lily's MotherMutiny (1999)Mama Flora's Family (1998) - ErnestinePolice Academy: The Series (1997) - Cassandra CunninghamMoesha (1996) - AndreaThe Jamie Foxx Show (1996) - Casey ColesBuddies (1996) - Phyllis BrooksBurke's Law (1994) - Scrub NurseNYPD Blue (1993) - Maya AndersonLiving Single (1993) - TanyaBeverly Hills, 90210 (1990) - AssistantParker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) - GirlfriendFamily Matters (1989) - IndiaThe Cosby Show (1984) - Tanya