Iantha Richardson
Iantha Richardson | |
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| Born | June 16, 1990 Washington, D.C., United States |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Iantha Richardson is an American actress. She is best known for playing Faith Mitchell in the police procedural series Will Trent and Tessa Lorraine in the drama series American Soul.
Early life
Richardson was born in Washington, D.C. on June 16 1990.[1]She attended Baltimore School for the Arts.[2] She graduated from Fordham University with a B.F.A in Dance and African American Studies.[3]
Career
Early in her career she made appearances in small shows such Jones and Journey of a Goddess before getting her first recurring role of Tess in the drama series This is Us.[4] Her first big role came playing Tessa Lorraine in the drama series American Soul.[5][6] Her biggest role so far has been playing Faith Mitchell in the police procedural series Will Trent.[7] She made her directional debut when directing Episode 409 on the show. She wanted to try directing since 2020 calling it a dream come true.[8]
Personal life
She is also a professional dancer and has performed with the Lula Washington Dance Theatre and The Ailey Company. She has appeared in music videos like M.I.L.F. $ by Fergie.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Why Are You Single the Stageplay | Brandy | |
| 2017 | Truth or Dare | Nurse | |
| 2017 | Benny Got Shot | Naomi | Short |
| 2018 | Log Off | Leah | Short |
| 2024 | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead | Caroline |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Journey of a Goddess | Krys Pickins | 3 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Jones | Ryan Taylor | 4 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | American Soul | Tessa Lorraine | 16 episodes |
| 2021 | None of the Above | LeShaun Jordan | Episode: Remember That Foreign Film & That Posting Issue? (Pilot) |
| 2017–2022 | This is Us | Adult Tess | 10 episodes |
| 2019–2024 | Good Trouble | Tolu | 9 episodes |
| 2023–present | Will Trent | Faith Mitchell | Main role |
References
- ^ " "Iantha Richardson". tvinsider.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Alumna Iantha Richardson Plays Future Tess". bsfa.org. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Iantha Richardson". everybodydance.org. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Why Faith From Will Trent Looks So Familiar". looper.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Jake McLaughlin & Iantha Richardson Join ABC Drama Pilot 'Will Trent'". deadline.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "'American Soul': Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson Among Five Series Regulars Cast In BET Drama". yahoo.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Iantha Richardson on the Amazing Challenges of 'Will Trent'". thenerdsofcolor.org. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Iantha Richardson talks 'Will Trent' directing debut". rollingout.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Iantha Richardson". everybodydance.org. Retrieved January 3, 2026.