Tangi Miller
Tangi Miller is an American actress and model widely known for playing the role of Elena Tyler on the WB television drama series, Felicity, for which she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She was previously in a relationship with Angel actor, J. August Richards.
Alabama State University Graduate
Tangi Miller was born on February 28, 1970, in Miami, Florida, the United States of America, under the birth sign Pisces.
Miller was raised along with five siblings in Miami, Florida. She was eldest of the six children and they were not allowed to watch television due to their parents' religious beliefs.
Miller started her acting career in stage productions while in high school. She attended Alabama State University and after her graduation, she joined the University of California, Irvine where she received a Master of Fine Arts degree.
She was also a student at the Royal National Theatre in London. She is of American nationality and belongs to Afro-American.
Acting Career: Played Elena Tyler Felicity
During her early career, Tangi Miller played small roles on several television series such as the HBO comedy series, Arli$$ (1996) and on the CBS drama series, Michael Hayes (1997).
Miller rose to stardom after being cast as smart and stylish Elena Tyler on the Warner Brothers hit show, Felicity, in 1998. She appeared on the show until 2004, alongside Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley.
She was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her role in Felicity.
In 2002, she appeared in the independent film, The Other Brother, alongside Mekhi Phifer. Her other notable roles are in Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood and Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion.
Miller was also featured as a dancer in a music video "Got Your Money" by Ol' Dirty Bastard in 1999.
Also Worked as Producer and Director
In addition to being an actress, Tangi Miller is also a producer and director. She has produced a Ghanaian film, Police Officer 3, and a recently released film After School. She is also the prodcer of the 2007 romantic comedy film, Love & Other 4 Letter Words.
Miller has also directed and starred in the comedy film, Diva Diaries, which was first shown at the Pan African Film Festival in 2017.
Estimated Net Worth of $1.8 Million
Tangi Miller is a successful actress, model, producer and director, and being a versatile Hollywood personality, the 49-year-old NAACP Image Award winner has earned a substantial amount of money.
The exact net worth of the Florida-born has not been disclosed yet. However, some tabloids have estimated her net worth to be no less than $1.8 million.
Previously Dated Actor J. August Richards
Moving towards the personal life of Tangi Miller, the 5 feet 8 inch-tall actress looks as if she is single at present.
However, the Felicity star was previously in a relationship with an actor, J. August Richards, who is best known for his role as vampire hunter Charles Gunn on the WB horror TV series, Angel.
The website suggests that the two started dating in 2000 but just three years later, they parted ways without citing the reason for the split.