Far From Average: Tammy Townsend’s Career Highlights
Recently, we've been captivated by Tammy Townsend's portrayal of Angela Washington on "Average Joe," where she shines alongside lead Deon Cole as his on-screen wife. In the show, Angela and Joe are entangled with the Russian Mafia due to Joe’s late father's actions. Townsend's depth in her role is a testament to her veteran experience.
Townsend is a true triple threat: an actress, dancer, and singer. The 52-year-old has been gracing TV and film since the early 80s. Let's dive into some standout moments from her illustrious career.
Eddie Winslow’s Girl on "Family Matters"
Townsend appeared on several episodes of "Family Matters" as Eddie Winslow’s girl. She played the typical cute girl ala 90s sitcoms, but now and then, she’d get into it with Myrtle Urkel (Jaleel White), who had a crush on Eddie. Their moments were always ridiculous and hysterical but took her out of her cute girl comfort zone.
Singing “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” on “Quantum Leap”
Townsend appeared on an episode of "Quantum Leap," where she sang the quintessential gospel song. It was a heartwarming episode that came to a head when Townsend’s character sang the song and reconciled with her father, her number-one fan.
Bille On “Queen Sugar”
If you watched “Queen Sugar,” you know new people coming into town always means drama. Townsend plays Billie Denton, Prosper’s daughter, and we quickly learn that she has some interesting and tumultuous relationships with her father and the Bordelon family.
Kira on "K.C. Undercover"
For the run of Zendaya's popular series, "K.C. Undercover," Townsend portrayed her mother, Kira, on the popular Disney series.
