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Tasha Smith Biography

Birth Name:Tasha Smith

Birth Place:Camden, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is the twin sister of Hollywood actress Sidra Smith
  • Married Keith Douglas, her manager, in 2010
  • Has appeared in "Nip/Tuck," "The Tom Show," "Meet the Browns" and several other popular TV series
  • Operates Tasha Smith's Acting Workshop, an organization that aims to assist and train striving actors
  • Has starred in several silver screen productions, including "You, Me and Dupree," "Daddy's Little Girls" and "Why Did I Get Married?"
  • Launched her own line of organic perfumes "US," in 2011
  • Made her movie debut with a role in the 1994 comedy "Twin Sitters․"
  • Enjoys exercising, cooking, and hanging out with her friends during her spare time

Awards

  • 2012Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
  • 2013Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
  • 2014Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023AAFCA Award-Best Director: winner
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: nominated