Iantha Richardson

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. She attended Baltimore School for the Arts. She graduated from Fordham University with a B.F.A in Dance and African American Studies.

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. Her first big role came playing Tessa Lorraine in the drama series American Soul. Her biggest role so far has been playing Faith Mitchell in the police procedural series Will Trent. 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.

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.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 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