Tamara Woods

Actor, Crew, Model Maker, Production Assistant, Stage Manager, Acting Teacher, Casting Assistant, Clerk and Voice Actor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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About Tamara

With passion and conviction, young actress Tamara Woods has had the opportunity to be on set with A-list actors such as Sigourney Weaver, Clifton Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Bill Duke, Aunjanue Ellis, Tyrese Gibson, James Franco, to name a few. She has worked with Emmy Award Winner History Making Productions in two Documentary Episodes "Philadelphia The Great Experiment". She had a cameo appearance in "Sure Looks Good". Woods has also had her share of appearances in commercials for leading brands such as Nike, Carnival, and Forman Mills. When Tamara is not on set she is a Leading Lady on stage. Performances includes God’s Trombones, and Death of a Salesman. Other theatre credits includes To Kill A Mockingbird, A New Shade of Blue playing "Lady Day", and Broadway Dreams Take It To The Limit: Porgy and Bess, Sister Act, and AIDA.

Though a native of Philadelphia, Woods, took to performing at age four, upon her arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii. She would stand in front of a mirror with a brush in hand, acting out every TV commercial and acceptance speeches of Award Winners. Woods' Aunt watched how talented she was, she taught her how to pop-lock, and from there Woods would dance in the style of popping and break dancing at family functions. She also performed in plays at her church.

Following High School Woods enlisted in the United States Air Force. She is proud to have sacrificed her daily life to serve her country. Her last assignment was Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom. During her deployment, her constant drive to remain connected to the arts lead Woods to be involved in mime performance, liturgical dance, choir, and a stage play which ignited her passion for performing all over again. While in Ali Al Salem she assisted in the choreography of mime performances and praise dances.

Over the past 10+years Woods has had the opportunity to train with Actor/Director/Screenwriter Ted Lange from The Love Boat; Actor/Producer John Canada Terrell from The Five Heartbeats; Award Winning Actress Veronica Redd from The Young and the Restless; Artistic Directors Jesse Cline, and Ozzie Jones; Broadway Dreams; at the Walnut Street Theatre under Sharon Geller; and at Temple University under Donna Snow to name a few. Woods continues to strive towards excellence as she expands her knowledge and skills through acting classes, modeling, while she builds a steady portfolio of professional acting gigs in preparation for any role.

Woods recently finished her role as the lead actress in the movie, “A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives.” She portrays Sgt. Diane Torres, an Army Medic, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after she was raped by her commanding officer on base one evening. Also Woods portrayal of American voting rights activist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, Fannie Lou Hamer in “Freedom Smitty has been nominated for BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY with the 2016 Broadway World Awards for "Best of Delaware Theatre"!

As a woman of faith,Woods believes that God has blessed her with this talent and the gift to serve to use as a platform to do ministry. She serves on the Drama Ministry and Choir at her church, and Woods also makes appearances at other venues delivering inspirational presentations bringing the Bible to life. She quotes, " I'm passionate about ministering positive messages that will encourage and enlighten individuals for the purpose of empowering to bring about change.

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Female

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I had a nice fellowship with comrades from the Armed Forces at the Veterans in Film and Television Chapter.

Here with Ricky Ryba from "American Sniper". Thank you so much for the valuable information. You were "A God Send"!

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A Sense of Purpose: Fighting for Our Lives (2017)
Film (Drama) Actress Military veterans, who return home from war suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, use an unconventional form of therapy - mixed martial arts - to help them cope and assimilate back into society. Inspired by true stories.
Creed (2015)
Film (Drama and Sport) Actress Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in Rocky IV (1985). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and former friend of Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky's help they hope to get a title job to face even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen.... Written by Blake ordonez
Urban Trinity: The Story of Catholic Philadelphia (2015)
Television (Documentary) Actress Urban Trinity is a historical documentary film series that explores the development of Philadelphia through the lens of the city's Catholic community.
Philadelphia: The Great Experiment (2014)
Television (History) Actress Add a Plot »
Sure Looks Good (2010)
Film (Drama) Actress A romantic drama that takes an introspective look into each woman's life as they go through a series of events that will change them forever.
Streets Keep Calling Me (2008)
Film (Short and Drama) Actress Kareem grew up in family destroyed by drugs. With no one to look up to, Kareem turned to the streets for guidance, where he began hustling. Close to 10 years has past, and Kareem is still out in there. Now he wants to change his life, but his addiction to the street life has him caught up. Written by LA Cook
Cover (2007)
Film (Drama and Thriller) Actress When someone is murdered on New Year's Eve, the prime suspect is Valerie Maas, a church-going home-maker whose life unravels when she discovers that her husband of many years has been leading a double life. Her strength of character and faith keep her going as the revelation of her husband's betrayal threatens to destroy all that they have known. Written by Anonymous
Descent of Man (2002)
Film (Short, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi and 1 More) Actress A scientist/professor attempts to save his star pupil while simultaneously struggling to secure his life's work and keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Origin of Species (2002)
Video (Short, Action, Drama and Sci-Fi) Actress Add a Plot »