Ta-Tanisha (born Shirley Cummings on January 15, 1953 in the Bronx, New York) is an African American character actress, best known for her role as Pam Simpson on the television series Room 222, which she played from 1970 to 1972.

Ta-Tanisha later appeared in the 1973 film The Sting, and played Lamont Sanford's love interest, Janet Lawson, on Sanford and Son for two episodes before Marlene Clark assumed the role. Ta-Tanisha also appeared on Good Times three times (in three separate roles) as well as on What's Happening!!. Her husband is veteran actor Lee Weaver. Ta-Tanisha and Weaver reside in her hometown Bronx, New York area, They have one child Leis La-Te (daughter).

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Since July 10, 1971, Lee Weaver has been married to actress Ta-Tanisha and they have one child together. He and his wife reside in the Bronx, New York, where Ta-Tanisha was born and raised, they have one child Leis La-Te (daughter)