Taral Hicks is a 52-year-old American actress and R&B singer from the Bronx, best known for A Bronx Tale.
She was born September 21, 1974, and her 1997 debut album This Time included a cover of "Silly." She married gospel keyboardist Loren Dawson in 2001. Her net worth is unverified, with estimates from $400,000 to $2 million.
"Taral Hicks, American actress and R&B singer, born in the Bronx in 1974"
Taral Hicks Quick Facts (2026 Update)
| Fact | Detail |
| Full name | Taral Hicks (also credited as Taral Hicks-Dawson) |
| Born | September 21, 1974, The Bronx, New York City |
| Age (Oct 2026) | 52 |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Education | Grace Dodge Vocational High School (1993) |
| Label | Motown |
| Spouse | Loren Dawson (m. 2001) |
| Sister | D'atra Hicks |
| Height | Not verified (see below) |
| Net worth | Unverified, $400K–$2M estimates |
How Old Is Taral Hicks?
Taral Hicks is 52 years old as of October 5, 2026. Her 52nd birthday was September 21, 2026.
Some pages still list her as 49, 50 or 51. Those pages were written in earlier years. Always subtract her birth year, 1974, from the current year and check the birthday.
Where Did Taral Hicks Grow Up?
She grew up in the Bronx. She graduated from Grace Dodge Vocational High School in 1993. One old page says Queens, but most sources, including Wikipedia, say the Bronx.
Music ran in her family. Her older sisters D'Atra and Miriam were a known gospel duo, and their late grandfather pastored their church. That setting shaped her voice early.
Who Are Taral Hicks's Sisters?
- D'atra Hicks: an actress and singer. She starred in the Broadway show Mama, I Want to Sing!, and she and Taral formed a group called The Hicks Sisters in their early teens.
- Miriam Hicks: a gospel singer, per IMDb's biography notes.
Compare her path with singer-actress Rhonda Ross Kendrick, who also grew up inside a famous musical family.
What Is Taral Hicks Known For?
Her film debut came in A Bronx Tale (1993). She played Jane Williams in the crime drama. Robert De Niro directed it.
That role opened doors. She followed it with Just Cause, The Preacher's Wife and Belly. Think of it like a first job that leads to a better one.
Taral Hicks Career Timeline
| Year | Work | Type |
| 1993 | A Bronx Tale (Jane Williams) | Film |
| 1995 | Just Cause (Lena Brown) | Film |
| 1996 | Educating Matt Waters | TV movie |
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife | Film |
| 1997 | Subway Stories | HBO film |
| 1998 | Belly (Keisha) | Film |
| 2002 | 100 Centre Street ("Fathers") | TV guest |
| 2003 | Soul Food: The Series ("The New Math") | TV guest |
| 2010 | Ex$pendable | Film |
| 2011–12 | Aunt Bam's Place (Mona Peterson) | Stage play and DVD |
| 2016 | A Sub in the Brick City, Where Hearts Lie | Film |
| 2017 | King of Newark | Film |
| 2019–20 | Falsity, Bitch Lover | Film |
Sources: Wikipedia, IMDb, TheTVDB, WBSS Media, library catalog records.
What Happened to Taral Hicks's Music Career?
She released one studio album. This Time came out September 16, 1997, and it is her only album. Motown backed the project.
Her first single, "Ooh, Ooh Baby," featured a then-unknown Missy Elliott and came out June 18, 1996. Her cover of Deniece Williams' "Silly" peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100.
Is that a hit? It is a chart entry, not a top-40 smash. Fans still search for it today.
How Tall Is Taral Hicks?
No reliable source confirms her height. Competing pages disagree.
| Claimed height | Source type | Verified? |
| 5'9" | Content aggregator | No |
| 1.74 m (about 5'8.5") | Content aggregator | No |
| "Not known" | Content aggregator | No |
Wikipedia and IMDb do not list her height. We leave it unconfirmed until an official source does.
What Is Taral Hicks's Net Worth in 2026?
No verified figure exists. Estimates vary widely.
| Estimate | Source type |
| ~$400,000 | CelebrityNetWorth, via HotNewHipHop |
Treat these as guesses. Her likely income streams are film and TV roles, her Motown album, stage work and teaching. No salary or asset records are public.
Want a comparison? See how Leah Pipes and Jaicy Elliot are valued. Those actresses have steadier recent credits.
Who Is Taral Hicks Married To?
She married Loren Dawson in 2001. IMDb describes him as a well-known gospel keyboardist and arranger.
The couple keeps a low profile. Readers who like private-life profiles may also enjoy Angelica Zachary's bio.
Does Taral Hicks Have Children?
Sources disagree. IMDb lists one child. WBSS Media says two sons. Neither is confirmed by the family, so we do not name any children.
What Is Taral Hicks Doing Now?
She lives in North Jersey and works as a teacher, according to IMDb's biography notes. That note dates to 2009, so confirm it before quoting it as current.
The latest credits I found are from 2019–2020. I found no confirmed 2025–2026 projects. That makes her a "step-back" artist, not a retired one.
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