Maia Campbell is an American former actress known for her roles as Tiffany Warren on the NBC/UPN sitcom In the House (1995–1999), and Nicole on the 1994 Fox comedy-drama series South Central.
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Early life and career
Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Campbell is the daughter of author Bebe Moore Campbell (1950–2006) and Tiko Campbell (1947–2012), an architect and author from Washington, D.C.
At age 16, Campbell made her first on-screen appearance in John Singleton's 1993 romantic drama Poetic Justice, playing the role of Lucky's (played by Tupac Shakur) cousin, Shante. She was featured in a regular role in the short-lived Fox series South Central, portraying Larenz Tate's girlfriend, Nicole. In 1995, Campbell began portraying the principle role of Tiffany Warren on the NBC sitcom In the House. The show ran for five seasons before being cancelled in 1999. Between 1996 and 1998, she guest starred in Beverly Hills, 90210, Moesha, and Sister, Sister. In March 1999, she was the leading lady in Tyrese's music video for "Sweet Lady". The same year, she appeared in the coming-of-age comedy film Trippin' as Cinny Hawkins, the most beautiful and intelligent girl in school and love interest. In 2000, Campbell played the role of Ashley in the Showtime television film Seventeen Again, alongside Tia, Tamera, and Tahj Mowry. Her last on-screen acting credit came in 2008's low-budget film, The Rimshop.
