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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 20, 1980
Age45
BirthplaceQueens, New York City, New York, United States
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Tika Sumpter's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring in TV series "The Haves and the Have Nots" and films such as "Southside with You" and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie franchise.

Intro

Tika Sumpter is an American actress, producer, television host, and model known for her diverse work in film and television. She rose to fame as Layla Williamson on "One Life to Live" and later gained further recognition for her roles in "The Haves and the Have Nots," "Southside with You," and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film series.

Early Life & Background

Tika Sumpter was born and raised in Queens, New York. She attended Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, New York before studying communications at Marymount Manhattan College.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Layla Williamson on "One Life to Live" (2005–2011)
  • "The Game" (2011–2012)
  • Starring as Candace Young in Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots" (2013–2021)
  • Portrayed Michelle Robinson (Obama) in "Southside with You" (2016)
  • Leading role in "Sonic the Hedgehog" (2020) and "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" (2022)

Trivia

  • Co-produced and starred in the Michelle and Barack Obama biographical film "Southside with You".
  • Featured in music videos and began her career as a model and television host.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Tika Sumpter?

Tika Sumpter is 45 years old.

When was Tika Sumpter born?

Tika Sumpter was born the 20 June 1980.

Where is Tika Sumpter from?

Queens, New York City, New York, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About June 20th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 20, 1980, Roberto Duran defeated Sugar Ray Leonard in a highly anticipated welterweight championship match. The fight took place at the Montreal Forum in Canada, where Duran won by unanimous decision, marking a significant moment in boxing history. This victory is often regarded as one of Duran's greatest achievements, showcasing his skill and tenacity in the ring.
  • Day of the week: June 20th, 1980 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.
  • #1 UK song: Crying by Don McLean
  • Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tika_Sumpter
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1907769/