Paula Jai Parker Biography
Cleveland native Paula Jai Parker is an American actress, comedian, director, and singer-songwriter. Her films credits include Friday (1995), Sprung (1997), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Phone Booth (2002), Hustle & Flow (2005), and Idlewild (2006). Parker gained recognition for her voice of Trudy Proud in the Disney Channel animated comedy series, The Proud Family (2001-2005). Her skills as a comedian earned her a place on the FOX comedy program “The Apollo Comedy Hour,” filmed live at the legendary Apollo Theater. She appeared on the Wayans Brothers show with Shawn Wayans.
Paula Jai Parker Education
Paula relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1987 to study at Howard University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Before her acting career, Paula moved again to New York City to play in several clubs.
Paula Jai Parker Career
She performed on the FOX comedy program The Apollo Comedy Hour, filmed live at the legendary Apollo Theater. Jai was later cast as a member of the short-lived sketch show, Townsend Television. She made her film debut in 1995 as F. Gary Gray urban comedy Friday.
Also in 1995, she was awarded the Cable ACE Award for acting skills in the HBO anthology presentation, Cosmic Slop. Parker went back to television in the WB sitcom, The Wayans Bros. In the 1990s, she appeared in multiple short-lived shows, including CBS sitcom The Weird Al Show (1997), and David E. Kelley’s ABC comedy-drama, Snoops (1999). She has been cast in the 1995 horror anthology Tales from the Hood, Spike Lee’s Million Man March drama Get on the Bus (1996), the urban comedy Sprung (1997), Jada Pinkett Smith starring romantic comedy Woo (1997), the Frankie Lymon biography, Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998).
Paula Jai Parker Now
Parker had co-starring roles in 30 Years to Life, High Crimes, Phone Booth, and My Baby’s Daddy. In 2004, she portrayed the lesbian woman in the LGBT comedy-drama, She Hates Me and appeared as Ruth Brown in the biographical film Ray. Her breakthrough was in the 2005 independent drama Hustle & Flow starring Terrence Howard. She later was cast together with Howard in the musical film Idlewild (2006). Parker was the voice behind the matriarch Trudy Proud in the Disney Channel animated comedy series, The Proud Family.
Parker landed a recurring role in the HBO series, True Blood during show’ seventh and final season. In 2014, she earned a role as one of five leads on the TV One reality series, Hollywood Divas. In 2015, Parker portrayed recurring roles on the Amazon drama Hand of God, and Freeform series, Recovery Road. She released an extended play entitled “Paula Jai & Friends”, which featured the single “Going Down” In August 2016.
Paula Jai Parker Age
When it comes to her age, Paula was born on 19 August 1969. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Jai is 50 years old as of 2019.
Paula Jai Parker Family
After doing our research, details about her parents are not available and it is also not known if she has any siblings. The information regarding her family will be updated as soon as it is available.
Paula Jai Parker Husband
Parker is married to Forrest Martin. The couple met on the set of Hustle & Flow. Forrest had just graduated with a Master of Fine Arts and was working as an intern. The pair married in 2004.
Children
They have one son, Onederful.
Paula Jai Parker Body Measurements
- Height: ft in'(Meters or cm): 5ft 2 or 157.5 cm tall.
- Weight: Pounds(lbs): Not available
- Shoe Size: Not available
- Body Shape: Not available
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye color: Brown
Paula Jai Parker Salary
Working as an actress, there is no doubt Paula earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, she has not shared with the media the actual figure of her salary. Details of her salary will be updated as soon as they are available.
Paula Jai Parker Net Worth
Parker is an American actress and comedian who has a net worth of $150 thousand dollars.
Paula Jai Parker Friday
Parker portrays Joi on Friday which is a 1995 American stoner comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray in his directorial debut. It stars Ice Cube, who co-wrote the film with DJ Pooh, and Chris Tucker. The film details roughly 16 hours in the lives of unemployed Craig Jones (Cube) and Smokey (Tucker), who must pay a drug dealer $200 by 10:00 p.m.
Paula Jai Parker Proud Family
Paula is Trudy Proud on the Disney Channel animated sitcom The Proud Family. The Proud Family is an American animated sitcom that ran on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001, to August 19, 2005.
Paula Jai Parker Tales From The Hood
Jai portrays Sissy Johnson inhales from the Hood which is a 1995 horror-drama anthology film directed by Rusty Cundieff and executive-produced by Spike Lee. The film presents four short urban-themed horror stories based on problem concepts that affect the African-American community in the order of police corruption, domestic abuse, institutional racism, and gang violence; all presented within a frame story of three drug dealers buying some “found” drugs from an eccentric and story-prone funeral director.
Paula Jai Parker True Blood
Paula plays the role of Karenon in the HBO original series True Blood. She made her debut on the episode “Jesus Gonna Be Here“, at the beginning of the series’ seventh season, Paula portrays the role of a vigilante. Playing a recurring role through the same season, Paula was a follower of Vince Gibson, until she met an untimely demise on the episode “Death is Not the End“, in the series’ seventh, and final, season. Tara Buck also plays the role of Ginger in the series.
Paula Jai Parker Ray Donovan
Parker has a recurring role as Maureen Dougherty Donovan (seasons 4–5) in the crime drama series Ray Donovan. It is an American television crime drama series created by Ann Biderman for Showtime. The twelve-episode first season premiered on June 30, 2013. The pilot episode broke viewership records, becoming the biggest premiere of all time on Showtime. On December 20, 2018, Showtime renewed the show for a seventh season.
Paula Jai Parker Songs
- Going Down
- Going Down Remix
Discography
- Paula Jai & Friends (2016
Paula Jai Parker Movies and Tv Shows
Paula Jai Parker Braids
Frequently Asked Questions About Paula Jai Parker
Who is Paula Jai Parker?
Jai Parker is an American actress, comedian, director, and singer-songwriter.
How old is Jai Parker?
Paula was born on 19 August 1969. Jai is 50 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Jai Parker?
The famous actress stands at a height of 5ft 2 or 157.5 cm tall.
Is Jai Parker married?
Parker is married to Forrest Martin. The couple met on the set of Hustle & Flow. Forrest had just graduated with a Master of Fine Arts and was working as an intern. The pair married in 2004.
How much is Jai Parker worth?
She has an accomplished actress with an estimated net worth of $150 thousand dollars.
How much does Jai Parker make?
Working as an actress, there is no doubt Paula earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, she has not shared with the media the actual figure of her salary. Details of her salary will be updated as soon as they are available.
Where does Jai Parker live?
Is Jai Parker dead or alive?
Paula is still alive and in good health.
Where is Jai Parker now?
Jai Parker is an actress, comedian, director, and singer-songwriter. Parker is also known for her voice of Trudy Proud in the Disney Channel animated comedy series, The Proud Family (2001-2005).
What happened to Jai Parker?
In celebration of The WB’s 25th anniversary, VIBE looks back at the network’s classic shows and its impact on black television. Paula Jai Parker (Monique).