Tanya Wright
Tanya Wright | |
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| Born | May 3, 1971 Bronx, NY |
| Education | Vassar College (AB) Harvard University (MEd) |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Relatives | Sheena Wright (sister) Philip Banks III (brother-in-law) Terence Banks (brother-in-law) David C. Banks (brother-in-law) |
Tanya Wright (born May 3, 1978) is an American entrepreneur, actress, and author. Born and raised in South Bronx, New York, Wright studied Comparative Literature at Vassar College. After her graduation, she joined the cast of The Cosby Show as Tanya Simpson. She is known for her role as Phyllis Brooks on Buddies, as well as her recurring roles on 24 as Patty Brooks, NYPD Blue as Officer Maya Anderson, on True Blood as Deputy Kenya Jones, and as Crystal on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.