Tara Platt

Tara Platt (born June 18, 1978)[1] is an American actress and author who has provided voices for dozens of English-language versions of Japanese anime films, television series and video games.[3] Her notable roles in anime include Temari in Naruto[4] and Reina in Rave Master.[3] She also voices Kali Belladonna in RWBY, Mitsuru Kirijo in Persona 3, Edelgard von Hresvelg in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Miriel & Flavia in Fire Emblem: Awakening, Anna Williams from the Tekken series, as well as characters in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Saints Row: The Third, Bayonetta 2, Setsuka from Soulcalibur series, League of Legends, and Yuri Watanabe in Marvel’s Spider-Man.[5][6]

Tara Platt
Platt at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon
Born (1978-06-18) June 18, 1978[1]
Alma materRutgers University
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse
(m. 2001)
[2]
Children1
Websitetaraplatt.com

Early life

Platt moved around a lot when she was young, and her family settled in Chelsea, Michigan when she was 14.[3] She went to Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre arts in 1999. She also studied at the London Academy of Theatre.[4][5] She lived in New York and worked off-Broadway, and later moved to Los Angeles.[3]

Career

Tara Platt at Galaxy Con Raleigh 2023
Tara Platt at Galaxy Con Raleigh 2023

On screen, Platt has appeared in television shows like Scandal, Hawaii Five-0, Castle and Revenge, as well as the feature film The Call. Platt has also performed in shows written and directed by John de Lancie. She played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (with both the Pasadena Civic and the Toyota Youth Shakespeare Series with the Los Angeles Philharmonic);[5] Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream; Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew; and appeared in First Nights: Clara and Robert Schumann at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as Clara Schumann, in a role written for her by de Lancie.[5]

Platt speaking with fans at the 2016 Saboten Con

In 2004, Platt and husband Yuri Lowenthal founded Monkey Kingdom Productions, an independent film production company which has produced two feature films including Lowenthal's Tumbling After, and mockumentary Con Artists.[3] They also created a live-action web-series Shelf Life about a group of superhero figurines; the series ran for four seasons on YouTube.[3] Their comedy series Whatta Lark garnered seven IAWTV nominations and won Best Male Performer in a Comedy for lead actor Christopher Graham.[7]

In 2018, Platt and Lowenthal were asked to give a TEDx Talk for TEDxUCSD for the May 2018 TEDx Conference: When Bubbles Burst. Their topic was Your Life Story: Using Story Structure to Navigate Crisis.[8]

Platt and Lowenthal co-authored a book called Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind the Mic and follow up Voice-Over Voice Actor: The Extended Edition, which gives tips and information for aspiring voice actors.[3] Platt also has authored several other books including kids' bedtime book Relax Your Toes, an interactive journal of a traveling Romani girl Zartana, and dystopian YA novel Prep School for Serial Killers.

Personal life

Platt with husband Yuri Lowenthal at the 2016 Saboten Con

Platt and fellow voice actor Yuri Lowenthal married in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve in 2001.[9][10] They have one son, born in 2016.[11]

Filmography

Anime

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source[5][12]
2003Ultra ManiacTama (ep17), Voodoo Doll (ep10)CA
2004Marmalade BoyJinny Goldingas Zoe OliverPress[13]
2004–05Rave MasterReinaCA
2005Rumiko Takahashi AnthologyKenta HirookaCA
Girls BravoHakana[14]
DearSEikoCA
Ghost Talker's DaydreamGirl Student AEpisode: "Ghost Talker"CA
2006–09NarutoTemariPress[15]
2006Boys Be...Mizuki TakanoEpisode 2[16]
Gun SwordMarie, MarianneEpisode 17CA
Kamichu!Benton, othersCA
Fate/stay nightCasterResume
2007Tales of PhantasiaMeryl, SylphCA
MÄRQueen
TokkoSuzuka KurehaCA
Rozen Miaden TräumendBarasuishou[17]
Blue Dragon Cynthia
2008Buso RenkinTokiko TsumuraPress[4][18]
AIKa R-16: Virgin MissionRisako Nagase[17]
Strait JacketFilisis Moog[19]
2009Ah My BuddhaYuko Atoda[20]
2009–13BleachLisa Yadōmaru, Sode no Shirayuki[18]
2009–10, 2013–19Naruto: ShippudenTemariCharacter was absent in series for 2010–12Press[15]
2009–10MonsterEva Heinemann[21]
2010–14Mobile Suit Gundam UnicornMarida CruzPress[6][22]
2011Rozen Maiden OuvertüreBarasuishou[17]
2012–22Tiger & BunnyAgnes Joubert[23][17]
2013KSeri Awashima[24]
2014–19Sailor MoonIkuko Tsukino, Kaolinite, othersViz Media dub[25][26]
2015Digimon FusionMervamon[27]
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The AnimationVert/Green HeartFirst anime role recorded at OkraTron 5000/Funimation[28]
2015–17Sailor Moon CrystalIkuko Tsukino, Kaolinite[29]
2018–23AggretsukoWashimi[30]
2018Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsTemari[31]

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source[5]
2003The Proud FamilyDeorgeous WomanEpisode: "Crouching Trudy, Hidden Penny"[32]
2008Legion of Super HeroesDream GirlEpisode: "In Your Dreams"Press[6]
2009–12Huntik: Secrets & SeekersLady S, Shauna, Alisa Clairmont[12]
2010–12Ben 10: Ultimate AlienJennifer Nocturne2 episodesPress[6][17][18]
2011Regular ShowMomEpisode: "Terror Tales of the Park"[17]
2012–14Ben 10: OmniverseEster, Subdora, Jennifer Nocturne, othersRecurring role[17][33]
2015X-Ray and VavWomanEpisode: "Divide & Conquer"[34][35]
2016–18RWBYKali Belladonna[36]
2018–19DuckTalesGirl Woodchuck, Mrs. Drake2 episodes
2021 Dota: Dragon's Blood Auroth, others [17]

Films

List of voice performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2005Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost DigimonD'Arcmon Resume
2008Kite LiberatorManatsu Mukai [17]
2011Tekken: Blood VengeanceAnna Williams [17][37]
2012Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic MirrorVikki [38]
2013Iron Man: Rise of TechnovoreSasha Hammer [17]
2014 Naruto Shippuden: The Movie - Blood Prison Erimaki Sharo Animated Short: Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
2015Tiger & Bunny: The RisingAgnes Joubert [39]
2023Justice League X RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part OneKali Belladonna [40]


Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2004Halo 2Genie, Isabel, CassieResume
2005Rave MasterReinaAlso Special Attack Force[17]
ObsCureAshley ThompsonResume
2006Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VIIIncidental characters[41]
Valkyrie Profile 2: SilmeriaHrist, Leone[17]
2007Tales of the World: Radiant MythologyRaine SageUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Resume
2007–presentPersonaMitsuru Kirijo, Elizabeth Uncredited[lower-alpha 2]Resume[17]
2007Eternal SonataClaves[17]
Warriors OrochiMori Ranmaru, OichiUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Resume
Soul Nomad & the World EatersJunoResume
Resident Evil: The Umbrella ChroniclesRed QueenUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Resume
2007–presentNaruto video gamesTemari[17][13]
2008–presentSoulcalibur seriesSetsukaUncredited[lower-alpha 1]. Since Soulcalibur IVResume and Tweet[42]
2008Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New WorldRaine SageUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Resume
Mortal Kombat vs. DC UniverseWonder Woman[17]
Star Ocean: First DepartureMavelle Froesson[17]
2009League of LegendsKatarina du CouteauPress[33]
2009–presentTekken seriesAnna WilliamsUncredited[lower-alpha 1] in Tekken 6 console version - Tekken 7. Since Tekken 6 console version.Resume
2010Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants[43]
2011–15Hyperdimension Neptunia series Vert/Green HeartUncredited[lower-alpha 1], replaced by Carrie Keranen starting with Megadimension Neptunia VII
2011Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds/Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3Tron BonnePress[4][44]
Saints Row: The ThirdFemale Voice 2, Production and Character Voices[17]
2012Resistance: Burning SkiesEleanor 'Ellie' MartinezPress[6]
Zero Escape: Virtue's Last RewardAliceUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Press[45]
KaratekaMariko2012 remake[17]
2013Fire Emblem AwakeningFlavia, Miriel[17]
Unearthed: Trail of Ibn BattutaEnglish Voiceover Cast[46]
Palace PetsPumpkin[17]
Killer Is DeadVivienne Squall, Jubilee[17]
Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population[47]
Skylanders: Swap ForcePunk ShockGrouped under Voice Talent[48][49]
2014 Drakengard 3 Zero Uncredited[lower-alpha 1] Tweet[50]
Guilty Gear Xrd Millia Rage
Hearthstone Valeera SanguinarTweet[51]
Skylanders: Trap TeamDreamcatcher, Punk ShockGrouped under Voice Actors[48][52][53][54]
Bayonetta 2Glamor, Alraune, others[17]
Sunset OverdriveTweet[55]
2015Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm RebornLucia JuniusVoiced before patch 3.0 with the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward[17]
Skylanders: SuperChargersPunk ShockGrouped under Voice Actors[48][56]
Xenoblade Chronicles XFemale Avatar (Heroic)[57]
2017 Heroes of the Storm Valeera Sanguinar
2018Spider-ManYuri Watanabe[17]
2019 Fire Emblem Heroes Edelgard Tweet[58]
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Edelgard [17]
2021Guilty Gear -STRIVE-Millia Rage[17]
2022 Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Edelgard [17]
2023 Fire Emblem Engage Edelgard [17]
Cassette Beasts Morgante [17]
Spider-Man 2 Yuri Watanabe/Wraith [59]


Podcast

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Who is No/One Kate Harper

Television

List of live-action performances in television
Year Series Role Notes Source[5]
2001One Life to LiveStewardessEpisode #1.7260Resume
2004Gilmore GirlsShellyEpisode: "Afterboom"Resume, Press[15]
PassionsNurse #1Episode #1.1375Resume
2005CharmedThe Muse Resume, Press[15]
The PlaybookDLiteLA, Profile GirlEpisode: "Gaming and Taming Technology"Resume
2006Days of Our LivesCheryl, Manuela Resume
2011The Young and the RestlessJade Resume
2012CastleJanelleEpisode: "Dial M for Mayor"Resume, Press[15]
RevengeBeccaEpisode: "Legacy"Press[15]
2013Hawaii Five-0AllieEpisode: "Hoa Pili"Press[15]
ScandalNavy ServicewomanEpisode: "It's Handled"Resume
2015The PlayerSurgeonEpisode: "Downtown Odds"Resume

Film

List of live-action performances in films
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2004Scarecrow Gone WildLynn Resume
2013The CallFemale Trainee Press[15][44]
Con ArtistsHerselfMockumentary[6][15][33]
2014Topsy McGee vs. the Sky PiratesTopsy McGeeProducer, Writer, short film[60]


Web series

List of live-action performances in web shows
Year Series Role Notes Source[5]
2007GalacticastBride of RoboJew, Son Resume
2011–13Shelf LifeHero LassCreator, producer[61][62]
2014–presentUp, Up & AwaySelf[63]
2018–19Whatta LarkMegan Revere[64]
2012;
2015
TabletopGuestEpisodes: "Castle Panic" and "Kingdom Builder"[65][66]

Books

  • Lowenthal, Yuri; Platt, Tara (2010). Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind the Mic. Bug Bot Press. 259pp. ISBN 978-0-9840740-0-6. OCLC 429727108.
  • Platt, Tara (2015). Zartana. Bug Bot Press. pp. 52pp. ISBN 978-0-9840740-3-7.
  • Platt, Tara (2015). Relax Your Toes. Bug Bot Press. pp. 32pp. ISBN 978-0-9840740-4-4.
  • Platt, Tara (2022). Prep School for Serial Killers. Bug Bot Press. pp. 330pp. ISBN 978-0-9840740-7-5.

Notes

  1. The closing credits or manual lists only the Japanese voice actors.
  2. The closing credits or manual does not list the voice actors involved.

References

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