Jama Williamson
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Jama Williamson
Jama Williamson is an American actress with 28 years of experience in television, theater, and film. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Communications and Theater. She then trained at the Circle in the Square acting conservatory in New York City, where she began her career in Off-Broadway productions, including world premieres like "Eat the Runt," "Spanish Girl," and the cult hit musical "Debbie Does Dallas." Her Broadway debut came with "Losing Louie" at the Manhattan Theater Club, directed by Jerry Zaks. After moving to Los Angeles with her husband, Curtis Mark Williams, she landed recurring roles on popular TV shows.
On television, Jama has appeared in recurring roles on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place," as well as ABC's "Single Parents." She also held series regular roles, including Nora Tate on Nick at Nite's "Hollywood Heights" and Principal Mullins on Nickelodeon's Emmy-nominated musical series "School of Rock." Her commercial work is extensive, with over 50 national ads to her credit. More recently, she moved back to the East Coast with her husband and two daughters, and has been recurring on "American Rust" alongside Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney. With her auburn hair and brown eyes, she stands 5'8" and maintains a slim build, with measurements of 32-25-34. She continues to work steadily in the industry, balancing her career and family life.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 24 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Evansville, Indiana, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Auburn
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 128 lbs (or 58 kg)
- Measurements
- 32–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 25k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What is her educational background?
She graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Communications and Theater, and later attended the Circle in the Square acting conservatory in New York City.
Which TV series has she appeared in as a series regular?
She was a series regular on Nick at Nite's "Hollywood Heights" and on Nickelodeon's "School of Rock."
Where did she train for acting?
After moving to New York City, she attended the Circle in the Square acting conservatory.
Did you know
- She shares her name with a popular character type: she played Principal Mullins in "School of Rock" and Nora Tate in "Hollywood Heights."
- She has been active in the industry since 1998, starting at age 24.
- She is married to Curtis Mark Williams, a former actor and inventor of Belly Buds.
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