Tika Sumpter Overview

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Born: June 20, 1980

Tika Sumpter has been working steadily for the better part of a decade, landing supporting roles in various television and film projects, but it wasn't until her breakthrough turn as a young Michelle Obama in the 2016 biopic Southside With You that she gained mainstream recognition and widespread critical acclaim. Born in Queens, New York City, Tika's parents are Janice Acquista and Arthur Curtis Sumpter Sr. Tika attended Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, where she was a cheerleader.... See All


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