Xosha Roquemore
A magnetic screen presence who brings sharp wit and grounded humanity to roles that often explore identity and community.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American actress·Birthday: December 11·Millennials
Biography
Xosha Roquemore grew up in Los Angeles, her path to acting shaped by the city's vibrant cultural mix. She broke through with a powerful, small role in the harrowing drama 'Precious,' holding her own alongside heavyweight performers. But it was television where she found a lasting home, joining the cast of 'The Mindy Project' as the blunt, scene-stealing nurse Tamra. Her performance turned a supporting part into a fan favorite, celebrated for its perfect comic timing and unapologetic authenticity. Roquemore has since navigated Hollywood with a focus on character-driven work in series like 'I'm a Virgo' and films that often center Black stories, building a career defined by intelligent choices and a relatable, compelling energy.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Xosha was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Xosha Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Xosha's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Delivered a memorable film debut as Jo Ann in Lee Daniels' critically hailed drama 'Precious'.
- Portrayed nurse Tamra on 'The Mindy Project' for all six seasons, becoming a cornerstone of the show's ensemble.
- Starred as Jones in Boots Riley's surreal Amazon series 'I'm a Virgo,' showcasing her range in genre-bending work.
Did You Know?
She is married to actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery.
She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
Her first name is pronounced 'Zo-sha'.
“I look for characters who are fully alive, not just a punchline or a prop.”
