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Victoria Gabrielle Platt (born November 21, 1972) is an American actress.

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Career

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Platt began her career appearing in an episode of NBC sitcom The Cosby Show in 1985 and the following year made her big screen debut in the musical drama film Round Midnight starring Dexter Gordon. On Broadway, Platt appeared opposite Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam, and starred in the musical Sammy as Sammy Davis Jr.'s wife, Altovise. She was nominated for an NAACP Theatre Award for Opening Doors and Hope Runs Eternal, and nominated for an Ovation Award for the hip-hop musical Venice (2013).[2][1]

On television, Platt played Josephine Baker in the HBO film Winchell in 1998. She starred as Vicky Spaulding in the CBS daytime soap opera Guiding Light from October 1998 through summer 2001.[3] Platt later guest-starred on CSI: Miami, Crossing Jordan, Strong Medicine, Castle, Criminal Minds and Lucifer. In 2010, she was a regular cast member in the ABC series The Gates. In 2014, she had a recurring role in the CW series Star-Crossed. She appeared in three NCIS series five times: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, playing three different roles.

From 2020 to 2021, Platt had a recurring role as Dr. Amanda Raynor in the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series at the 48th Daytime Emmy Awards.[4]

Personal life

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Platt was born in Queens, New York. She married actor Terrell Tilford in 2001, and they have one child born in 2014. They separated in 2021. On September 29, 2021, Tilford shared on Instagram. “Today was our 20th anniversary and marks our final year of marriage. Victoria beat me to the idea that we should have dinner together to celebrate and honor us… and it was wonderful. And she ate everything… okay, we both did.”[5][6]

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Victoria Gabrielle Platt is an American actress, singer, producer, minister, somatic experiencing practitioner, and energy balancing therapist, renowned for her multifaceted career spanning television, film, theater, and spiritual wellness advocacy, particularly for Black women in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in , New York, to a Jehovah’s Witness performer mother and a non-practicing Jewish agnostic father, Platt was introduced to the early through her family’s involvement in theater and music, beginning her professional acting career in the mid-1980s with appearances on shows like . Platt first gained prominence in daytime television with recurring roles as Vicky Spaulding on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light (1999–2009) and Corinne Elroy on ABC’s All My Children (1996), establishing her as a versatile performer in dramatic narratives. Her film work includes the lead role of Alma in the independent drama Alma’s Rainbow (1994), portraying Josephine Baker in the HBO biographical film Winchell (1998), and supporting parts in action thrillers like Jonah Hex (2010) and The Baytown Outlaws (2012). On stage, she has been a "triple threat" artist, earning an LA Ovation Award nomination for her portrayal of Emilia in Venice (2011) at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (transferred to the Public Theater in 2013), and appearing on Broadway as a singer-dancer in Jelly’s Last Jam (1992) opposite Gregory Hines, as well as in productions like Pippin (2014) at the Mark Taper Forum and Dreamgirls. In recent years, Platt has continued guest-starring in prime-time series such as Dr. Coral Doverun on Good Trouble (2021), Raquel Bowers on Bosch: Legacy (2025), and roles in NCIS and Days of Our Lives, while also producing projects like the Shakespeare adaptation H4. Beyond performing, Platt has embraced spiritual and therapeutic practices, incorporating , journaling, and energy work into her life and ministry to support emotional healing, especially amid Hollywood’s challenges for facing stereotypes and oppression. She emphasizes as a pathway to , stating, "First, we must go through the body… to experience our ," and advocates for diverse spiritual paths to connect with the divine. Personally, Platt was married to fellow actor from 2001 until their separation in 2021, and they share a daughter, Marley, born in 2014. She divides her time between , New York, New Orleans, and , continuing to blend her artistic and wellness pursuits.

Early life and education

Family background

Victoria Platt was born on November 21, 1972, in , . Her mother, Platt, was a performer of Bahamian descent who sang background vocals for before pursuing acting; she also taught singing lessons to children in their neighborhood, providing young Victoria with early exposure to music and performance, and was a Jehovah's Witness. Platt's father, Paul Platt, was of Polish descent and a non-practicing Jewish agnostic who served as the principal of an elementary school in , offering a stable, education-focused home environment that complemented her mother's artistic influences.

Training and early career beginnings

Platt developed an early interest in acting at age eight through attending her older sister's performance classes at Brooklyn College, where she was drawn to the camaraderie and creative energy of the arts community; at that age, she auditioned for and booked a role in a production of Annie, and appeared in New Orleans: The Storyville Musical by Toni Morrison. She later attended the in , renowned as the "Fame school" for its rigorous training in dance, music, and drama. Following years of dedicated study in acting and dancing, Platt transitioned to professional opportunities. At age 13, she made her television debut in the 1985 episode "Theo and the Older Woman" of , portraying the character Tori. Her film debut followed the next year in the jazz musical drama Round Midnight (1986), where she played Chan Turner, a young girl and the estranged daughter of the lead character Dale Turner, opposite .

Acting career

Television roles

Platt's television career began in daytime soaps, where she made her debut with a recurring role as Corinne in in 1996. She followed this with a prominent recurring role as Vicky Spaulding on from 1998 to 2001, appearing in multiple episodes as part of the Spaulding family storyline. Transitioning to primetime series, Platt portrayed Dr. Peg Mueller, a local doctor and witch, in 10 episodes of the ABC supernatural drama in 2010. In 2014, she played Gloria Garcia, a composed U.S. liaison, in a recurring capacity on The CW's sci-fi series . She later appeared as NCIS Special Agent Veronica "Ronnie" Tyler in two episodes of NCIS in 2020 and 2021. In recent years, Platt has continued with recurring roles in soaps and dramas. She played Dr. Amanda Raynor, the head of the OB/GYN department involved in baby-switching plots, on from 2020 to 2021, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Series. That same year, she guest-starred as Dr. Coral Doverun in five episodes of Freeform's Good Trouble from 2021 to 2022. Most recently, she portrayed prosecutor Raquel Bowers in four episodes of Bosch: Legacy during its 2024–2025 season. Throughout her career, Platt has made numerous guest appearances on procedural dramas, including roles on (2003), (2003), (2005), (2011 as the sister of Jennifer Beals's character), , , , , Bones, and Switched at Birth.

Film roles

Victoria Platt began her film career with supporting roles that showcased her versatility in portraying resilient young women and historical figures. In 1994, she starred as Rainbow Gold in Alma's Rainbow, a coming-of-age drama directed by Ayoka Chenzira, where she depicted a Brooklyn teenager navigating beauty standards and family dynamics under the influence of her mother and aunt. Her performance highlighted themes of Black female empowerment and self-discovery in an independent feature celebrated for its incisive portrayal of intergenerational relationships. In 1998, Platt portrayed the iconic entertainer in the HBO biographical drama Winchell, directed by , embodying the singer's charisma and defiance during a pivotal Stork Club incident amid Walter Winchell's rise. This role marked one of her early collaborations with high-profile historical narratives, drawing on her vocal talents to capture Baker's performative essence. Transitioning into mid-career features, Platt took on diverse supporting parts in ensemble-driven stories, often playing multifaceted women entangled in moral dilemmas or relationships. She appeared as Charlotte in Cover (2007), Bill Duke's thriller exploring and , where her character contributed to the film's examination of betrayal within a close-knit group. In My Girlfriend's Back (2010), directed by Mandel Holland, Platt played Becca Jones alongside , portraying a woman caught in a web of romantic entanglements and personal reckonings in this dramedy about adult friendships. That same year, she had an uncredited role as the Brothel Madame in , Jimmy Hayward's Western action film starring , adding to the genre's gritty atmosphere through her brief but memorable presence in a bordello scene. Platt also featured as Tiffany in Flip the Script (2005), a directed by Terrah Bennett Smith, collaborating with in a story of friends reuniting for a and confronting life's twists. Her role in (2012), directed by Barry Battles, saw her reprise a madam archetype as Madam, supporting the film's chaotic outlaw narrative with and . In recent years, Platt has gravitated toward independent cinema, embracing complex maternal and introspective characters in intimate dramas. She portrayed Janet Cooper in A Cold Hard Truth (2019), directed by Crystal Pratt, a film delving into , , and family secrets following a journalist's investigation into his cousin's . In Dimensional Shift (2019), a spiritual drama helmed by her husband , Platt played Chloe , contributing to the story of a man's redemptive journey across dimensions after a tragic family incident. As The Temptress in Revival! The Experience (2018), directed by Gregory McKinney, she embodied a seductive, enigmatic figure in this musical-infused narrative of artistic . Platt's role as in A Hard Problem (2021), directed by Louie Green, explored and as a brother packs up their childhood home after their mother's . Most recently, in 2024's One Night in LA, directed by Meme Kelly, she starred as Crystal, a confronting cancer's return and existential questions about and legacy during a single tumultuous night. These roles underscore Platt's affinity for independent projects that prioritize emotional depth and contemporary experiences.

Theatre roles

Victoria Platt made her Broadway debut in 1992 as part of the original cast of Jelly's Last Jam, directed by George C. Wolfe, where she performed in ensemble roles including as one of "The Crowd" and a Sister, opposite Gregory Hines as Jelly Roll Morton. The musical, which explored the life of the jazz pioneer, earned multiple Tony Awards and showcased Platt's early versatility in dance and ensemble work. In regional theater, Platt portrayed Altovise Gore in the ensemble for the world premiere of Sammy, a musical about Sammy Davis Jr., at The Old Globe in San Diego in 2009. Platt also appeared in ensemble roles for Atlanta at the Geffen Playhouse from December 2007 to January 2008, contributing to the production's blend of music and narrative on Southern themes. She later starred as Emilia Monroe in the Los Angeles premiere of the hip-hop musical Venice at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in 2010, earning an Ovation Award nomination for Featured Actress in a Musical. Platt's collaborations with highlighted her commitment to accessible performances; she played a Player in the bilingual (signed and spoken) co-production of Pippin at the in 2009, incorporating alongside choreography by Jeff Calhoun. In 2012, she took on the role of Roxy, the romantic lead, opposite Troy Kotsur's Cyrano in the Fountain Theatre and 's innovative adaptation of , which reimagined the classic with deaf and hearing actors. Earlier, in 2007, she starred as Hope in Hope Runs Eternal at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, receiving an NAACP Theatre Award nomination for Lead Actress. Other notable stage work includes her co-starring and co-producing role in the two-woman play Opening Doors at the Elephant Theatre in 2006, which garnered her another Theatre Award nomination. In 2017, Platt assumed the role of Gloria, a interviewing a prisoner, in the Los Angeles premiere of Building the Wall at Theatre, extending the production's run amid its timely exploration of immigration policy.

Other professional activities

Music and singing

Victoria Platt's early interest in singing was nurtured by her mother, Queen Victoria Platt, a former background vocalist for Sam Cooke who later transitioned to acting and coached neighborhood children in vocal techniques, including her daughter. Platt's recorded vocal contributions are prominently featured on the 2014 original cast album for the musical Venice, produced by Ghostlight Records, where she performed as Emilia Monroe alongside a ensemble including Jennifer Damiano, Haaz Sleiman, and Leslie Odom Jr.. Her solos and ensemble pieces on the album highlight her versatile mezzo-soprano range in jazz-inflected musical theatre, including lead vocals on "We're Not Children Anymore" with Haaz Sleiman and the cast, and shared performances on "Sunrise" with Damiano, Sleiman, Claybourne Elder, and Jonathan-David, as well as "City at Sleep" and "Put Out the Light" with the full ensemble. These tracks, available on streaming platforms like Spotify, underscore her ability to blend emotive storytelling with improvisational flair, contributing to the album's critical reception for its innovative score by Matt Sax and Eric Rosen. Prior to the Venice production, Platt participated in a live presentation of songs from the musical at Joe's Pub in , a cabaret venue, where she performed alongside cast members in an intimate setting that showcased her vocal prowess in a non-theatrical format. This event highlighted her "triple threat" capabilities as an actress, singer, and performer, integrating her theatre-honed singing into cabaret-style delivery.

Producing credits

Victoria Platt has expanded her career beyond acting and singing into producing. Her producing work includes associate and co-producing roles in independent projects, often in collaboration with actor and notable figures like . In 2012, Platt served as associate producer on H4, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV reimagined as a hip-hop-infused exploring themes of power, , and redemption in contemporary America. Co-produced with and , the film blends theatrical elements with cinema, where Platt also starred as , highlighting her multifaceted involvement in its creative and logistical development. The film premiered at film festivals and received recognition for its innovative take on classic literature. That same year, Platt took on the role of associate producer for The Abandon, a television series that delves into and personal isolation. Produced alongside Tilford, the project underscores her contributions to emerging independent content, focusing on narrative-driven storytelling with a small but dedicated .

Spiritual and therapeutic work

Platt is also a minister at Christ the Resurrected Universal Church, an advanced Practitioner (SEP), and an Innerlight Energy Balancing and Mindfulness Therapist. Through her organization iElevateMe, founded to support and wellness, she incorporates practices such as , journaling, and energy work, with a focus on emotional and spiritual advocacy, particularly for in the entertainment industry facing and . She emphasizes as a pathway to divinity.

Personal life

Marriage and separation

Victoria Platt married actor on September 29, 2001, following their meeting on the set of the Guiding Light where they played love interests Vicky Spaulding and David Grant. As a couple in the acting profession, Platt and Tilford maintained a shared life that involved frequent relocations and temporary residences across several U.S. cities to accommodate their respective projects. They established their primary home in after initially living in New York during their Guiding Light tenure, while also spending time in New Orleans for Platt's work on series like and Atlanta for Tilford's roles in shows such as Single Ladies. On September 29, 2021—their 20th wedding anniversary—Tilford announced via that the couple had decided to separate, expressing gratitude for their and transition to . Platt echoed the sentiment in her own post, confirming the amicable end to their two-decade union after years of supporting each other's careers. Platt married WNBA coach on December 7, 2024.

Family

Platt and her former husband, actor , welcomed a daughter named Marley on August 24, 2014. Platt maintains close ties to her extended family, which includes eight siblings from her upbringing in , New York. Her mother, Queen Victoria Platt, of Bahamian descent, had a background as a singer who performed backup vocals for before transitioning to acting; she became Platt's first , shaping her daughter's early interest in music and performance that persists in her professional pursuits as a singer.

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