This versatile actress was born and raised in New York City and began performing at the age of five with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She worked with the company until she was eighteen, appearing in such productions as "Porgy and Bess" at the Metropolitan Opera. Then she went on tour with Mickey Rooney in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." When the run ended in California, she was cast in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," playing a crew member, and got her union card.

After that first television show, she performed in George Schlatter's new version of "Laugh-In" as the Goldie Hawn character, and performed opposite James Earl Jones and Eddie Murphy in her first feature film, "Coming to America." In addition to "The Ditchdigger's Daughter," her other television credits include "Seinfeld," "L.A. Law," "Roc," "Martin," and the movie, "Murder in Mississippi."

Victoria's most memorable professional role to date was playing the wife of Denzel Washington's character in "Ricochet." "He really taught me a lot about the process," she says, and adds that she remains friends with most of the cast members from that film. Victoria's other film credits include "The Glass Shield," "Internal Affairs," "Deep Cover," "Albert" and "Out of Sync."

Victoria maintains a home in Los Angeles, but for her role in "Spin City," she resides in New York. She still dances in her free time, and also writes screenplays and plays for the stage.

VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHPLACE: New York, NY
BIRTHDATE: Sept. 20
HEIGHT: 5'7"
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown

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