TAJA V SIMPSON - SAG-AFTRA

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Represented by:

Stewart Talent - LA (CA) (213) 943-2970 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Voiceover, Modeling, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances

Stewart Talent - NY (NY) (212) 315-5505 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover, Modeling, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances

TELEVISION

Jupiter Jones

Series Lead

Dir. Dan Garcia

The Oval

Series Regular - 7 seasons

Dir. Tyler Perry

Found

Guest Star

Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul

Hightown

Recurring

Dir. Monica Raymund

A House Divided

Recurring

Dir. Various

That Girl Lay Lay

Guest Star

Dir. Kim Fields

Insecure

Guest Star

Dir. Melina Matsoukas

All American

Recurring

Dir. Various

Raven's Home

Guest Star

Dir. Wendy Farone

Lethal Weapon

Guest Star

Dir. Silver Tree

NCIS

Guest Star

Dir. James Whitmore, Jr.

Tales

Guest Star

Dir. Irv Gotti

Grey's Anatomy

Guest Star

Dir: Mark Jackson

KC Under Cover

Guest Star

Dir. Joel Zwick

The Soul Man

Guest Star

Dir. Stan Lathan

Benched

Guest Star

Dir. Michael McDonald

Mystery Girls (multi camera)

Guest Star

Dir. Michael Lembeck

Real Husbands of Hollywood

Guest Star

Dir. Stan Lathan

The Young and the Restless

Principal

Dir. Sally McDonald

The Bold & The Beautiful

Recurring (Principal)

Dir. David Shaughnessy

Intelligence

Guest Star

Dir. Guy Norman Bee

The Thundermans (multi camera)

Guest Star

Dir. Bob Koherr

Awake

Guest Star

Dir. Jeffrey Reine

NCIS: Los Angeles

Guest Star

Dir. Steven DePaul

Greek

Recurring

Dir. Patrick Norris

The Ex-List (multi camera)

Guest Star

Dir. Tamra Davis

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Co-Star

Dir. Darnell Martin

Cane

Guest Star

Dir. Jesus Salvador Trevino

All About The Andersons

Recurring Guest Star

Dir. James Widdoes

FILM

Madea's Destination Wedding

Lead

Tyler Perry

#WorstChristmasEver

Lead

Dir. M.Hall / Tony Patterson

A Heart For Christmas

Lead

Dir. Maurice Hall

Lola 2

Lead

Dir. Antoine Allen

The Right Mom

Lead

Dir. Roxy Shih

Fourth Grade

Supporting

Dir. Marcelo Galvao

Baby Money

Supporting

Mikhael Bassilli /Luc Walpoth

Kiss Me For Christmas

Supporting

Dir. Jason Weary

Lola

Lead

Dir. Antoine Allen

All For Nikki

Supporting

Dir. Brandon Willer

My Online Valentine

Lead

Dir. Christopher Nolen

London Mitchell's Christmas

Supporting

Dir. Christopher Nolen

Boo 2: A Madea Halloween

Lead

Dir. Tyler Perry

All For Nikki

Supporting

Dir. Brandon Willer

The Baker's Man

Supporting

Dir. Maurice Hall

Intercept

Lead

Dir. Jackie J. Stone

The Preacher's Son

Supporting

Dir. Trey Haley

White Crack Bastard

Lead

Dir. James Cullen Bressack

Sharia Converts

Supporting

Dir. Anouar Smaine

Alton & Kenya's Outrageous

Supporting

Dir. Michael Fouther

Love & Football

Lead

Dir. Cora Anne

In Laws & Out Laws

Lead

Dir. Michael Fouther

Relentless

Supporting

Dir. Tom Nagel

The Set Up

Supporting

Dir. Romain Laraize

Black Inside

Supporting

Dir. Brandon Li

Karma Bitch!

Supporting

Dir. Andre Gordon

How 2 Build A Rapper

Supporting

Dir. Lewis T. Powell

Cordially Invited

Supporting

Dir. Michael Fouther

Truth or Dare

Supporting

Dir. Richie Mac

After, I Do

Lead

Dir. T VanShon

Burdens of Forgiveness

Lead

Dir. Valerie Cheathon

Thursday's Child

Supporting

Dir. Frank Pinnock

The Greater Ambition

Lead

Dir. Gordon Williams

NEW MEDIA

Voice Over

Video Game

Voo Doo Priestess

Various Radio Drops

THEATRE

Chisholm

Lead

WA Theater

Colorblind

Lead

Meta Theater, LA, CA

I've Been To The Mountaintop

Lead

WA Theater

Where are the Works?

Lead

Complex Theatre

The Monster In me

Lead

WA Theater

The Autherine Lucy Story

Lead

WA Theater

Through the Storm

Lead

I Can Fly Produtions, LA, CA

Here's to Life

Lead

Colsac Theatere, LA, CA

Radical for Christ (touring)

Lead

WA Theater

Unequally Yoked

Lead

WA Theater

Full List Available Upon Request

TRAINING

McNeese State University

Radio / Broadcasting

Bachelor of Science

Scene Study

Aaron Speiser

Los Angeles, CA

Improv - Idoit Central

J.W. Myers

Los Angeles, CA

Audition Technique

Amy Lyndon

North Hollywood, CA

Advanced Scene Study

Michelle Danner

Edgemar, Santa Monica, CA

Commercial Auditioning

Daphne Kirby

North Hollywood, CA

Auditioning Technique

AIDA

Los Angeles, CA

Scene Study

AIDA

Los Angeles, CA

Improvisation - 2 years

J W Myers

Los Angeles, CA

DIALECTS

Southern

British

New Orleans

Leading Lady. Storyteller. Producer. Taja V. Simpson is an actress, producer, and host whose career reflects both artistic excellence and intentional leadership. Known for leading the ALLBLK original series Jupiter Jones and for her seven-season run as Priscilla Owen on Tyler Perry's The Oval, she has established herself as a versatile performer with a commanding on-screen presence.

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 145 lbs

Current Passport, MC/Host, Stepping - Fraternal, Comfortable w/Animals, Aerobics, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards/Pool Player, Body Building, Bowling, Boxing, Cheerleading, Cycling - Mountain Biking, Equestrian - General, Football, Jump Rope, Kick Boxing, Martial Arts, Martial Arts - Jujutsu, Mountain Climbing, Rock Climber, Roller Skating, Running - General, Running - Long Distance, Running - Sprint, Sky Diving, Snorkeling, Softball, Surfing, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - backstroke, Swimming - butterfly, Swimming - freestyle, Track & Field, Trampoline, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Ballet, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Salsa, Dancer, Ear Prompter, Host, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Teleprompter, Vocal Style: Rapper, Voiceover, African Accent, American - Cajun Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Texan Accent, British - BBC English Accent