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Ayanna Tatum

Ayanna Tatum

Actor

Ayanna Tatum's journey in the film industry is a testament to her passion, talent, and versatility. With a background in theater training, she has honed her craft to become a highly expressive actress capable of delivering captivating performances. In 2023 alone, Ayanna amassed an impressive portfolio of over 18 film credits, showcasing her prolific work ethic and dedication to her art. Her exceptional talent was further acknowledged with a nomination among the Top 12 Actress nominees for the year, solidifying her status as one of the industry's rising stars. One of Ayanna's most notable roles came in the form of Destiny in the short film "Break My Soul." Her portrayal in this project earned her the prestigious Platinum Acting Duo Award at the Independent Short Film Festival, underscoring her ability to deeply connect with her characters and leave a lasting impression on audiences. Ayanna's commitment to authenticity shines through in her approach to method acting. She fully immerses herself in her roles, embodying the physicality and voice of her characters to breathe life into them on screen. This dedication resonates with viewers, drawing them into the worlds she creates with each performance. Beyond her on-screen accomplishments, Ayanna is also dedicated to passing on her knowledge and expertise to the next generation of performers. As a youth theater director and acting coach, she plays a pivotal role in nurturing talent and inspiring others in the industry. Moreover, Ayanna's talents extend beyond acting, as she has proven herself adept in various behind-the-scenes roles such as SAG Studio Teacher, Production Assistant, Set Designer, Props Master, and Executive Producer. This versatility underscores her multifaceted abilities and her invaluable contributions to the filmmaking process. In summary, Ayanna Tatum's remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and versatility have propelled her to prominence in the entertainment industry. Whether on screen or behind the scenes, she continues to captivate audiences with her emotive performances and invaluable contributions to the world of film and theater.

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Biography from IMDb.

Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 17 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 12% in 30 days

What are Ayanna Tatum's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
40%
Survival
29%
Bonds
23%
Power
3%
Self
2%
Ideas
2%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Dread
6
Thrilling
4
Melancholic
2
Warm
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Unsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ayanna Tatum's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Subscription and free streaming for Ayanna Tatum's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

17 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Make Yourself at Home(2026)

    as Carrie Rucker

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dark Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Mrs. Shelly

  • Lies That Bind Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Jewel

  • Bruised 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Michelle

  • Boyfriend Killers(2025)

    as Staycia

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Who's Watching Us(2024)

    as Chelsea's Mother

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Trade Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Production Assistant

  • Rain for Christmas(2024)

    as Lisa

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hidden Agenda(2024)

    as Detective Roberts

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • B.A.S.H. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Daycare Owner

  • The Break of Dawn(2024)

    Production Assistant · Set Decoration · as Dallas' Mom

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Black Santa(2023)

    Production Designer · as 911 Operator

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bissonnet(2023)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dirty Thirty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Party Guest

  • The Ring Widow(2022)

    as Mrs. Robinson

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Gloria · as Joyce Sauls

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Ray(2004)

    as Woman in Sandpiper Lounge (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 38th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 17 titles from 2004 to 2025.

Most popular right now

Make Yourself at Home (2026)

Film career

  • 2004Screen debut· Ray

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting16 of 17: 14 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score14thOther crew3 of 17: 1 only other crew, 2 with another role

By decade

2000s1 · acting2020s16 · 15 acting · 3 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ayanna Tatum's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 12th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 10th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

16thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 11 titles are Divisive.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Make Yourself at Home (2026)

98th percentile spread · 53% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ray (2004)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ayanna Tatum work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ayanna Tatum's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Denise Mone't shares the most, 7.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles