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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyra Ferrell (born March 29, 1962) is an American actress. Ferrell was born in Houston, Texas. She moved from Houston to New York after high school and began her career on stage including roles on Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music (1981) and Ain't Misbehavin on Broadway. She made her screen debut in a small role in the 1981 comedy film So Fine, and later appeared in Lady Beware, School Daze, The Mighty Quinn, and The Exorcist III. On television, she guest-starred in Hill Street Blues, The Twilight Zone, and Quantum Leap, and had recurring roles on Square One Television, The Bronx Zoo, and Thirtysomething. In 1990, Ferrell was regular cast member on the short-lived CBS sitcom City starring Valerie Harper. In 1991, Ferrell played supporting roles in the films Boyz n the Hood and Jungle Fever. In the same year, she was listed as one of twelve...
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
Chicago P.D.Series • 2014
ERSeries • 1994
Quantum LeapSeries • 1989
The ShieldSeries • 2002
Full HouseSeries • 1987
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
EmpireSeries • 2015
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985
MoonlightingSeries • 1985
Early EditionSeries • 1996
HunterSeries • 1984
thirtysomethingSeries • 1987
The Exorcist IIIMovie • 1990
Boyz n the HoodMovie • 1991
Soul FoodSeries • 2000
The CornerSeries • 2000
White Men Can't JumpMovie • 1992
The Perfect ScoreMovie • 2004
Poetic JusticeMovie • 1993
Jungle FeverMovie • 1991
The Mighty QuinnMovie • 1989
School DazeMovie • 1988
So FineMovie • 1981