Tanya Boyd
Salem Presence
Celeste Perrault (1994 - present)
At a Glance
While growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Boyd became aware at an early age that if she wanted to succeed, she would have to be her own motivating force. As time passed, she heard of the renowned Lee Strasberg Institute as headed for New York City. After several years of living in New York and receiving solid training, she came to Los Angeles, ready to pursue her dreams.
Her acting career was interrupted a few times along the way. Having been blessed with remarkable musical abilities, Boyd was offered exciting opportunities to perform on tour and travel the world as a back-up vocalist with such well-know artists as Anita Baker, Lou Rawls, Bobby Lyle and Natalie Cole. Boyd soon realized that her passion for acting was overwhelming and returned to Los Angeles.
Boyd, whose first love is the theater, starred in ‘Cotton, Jelly's Last Jam' and the award-winning ‘No Place To Be Somebody.' In 1993, she received a Drama-Logue Critics Award for Best Performance in the world premier of ‘Indigo Blues.' In 1994, Boyd was cast as Celeste on ‘Days of our Lives.'
In 1993 and 1994, Boyd directed two summer festival Main Stage productions at the Mojo Theater Ensemble Company in Los Angeles. Additionally, she directed a comedy entitled ‘The Mojo Man' for the NAACP Playwright's Competition. The play won first-runner up. Boyd directed the critically-acclaimed play entitled ‘For You,' based on the life of the late Greg Morris who played the memorable ‘Barney Collier' in the 1970's hit Mission Impossible.
Currently, Boyd is on the road to making another dream come true: to become a film and TV director. Her short film ‘The gift' marks her entry into the feature film arena.
Boyd celebrates her birthday on March 20th.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION ROLES
Days of our Lives
Celeste Perrault
1994 - present
The Ted Knight Show
Philadelphia 'Phil' Brown
1978
Acting Portfolio
GUEST APPEARANCES
The Good News
Joanne
There's an Old Flame: Part 2
24 November 1997
The Good News
Joanne
There's an Old Flame: Part 1
17 November 1997
Under One Roof
Pilot
28 March 1995
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Senior Jerry
30 May 1993
A Different World
Col. Taylor's Former Student
Great Expectations
30 November 1989
The Twilight Zone
Melissa Parker
The Junction
21 February 1987
McClain's Law
Green Light
12 February 1982
Enos
Once and Fur All
11 March 1981
Archie Bunker's Place
Secretary
The Return of Sammy
3 February 1980
Good Times
Val
J.J. and the Boss' Daughter
18 January 1978
The Paper Chase
1978
What's Happening!!
Julie Clark
What's Wrong with Raj?
10 March 1977
Redd Foxx
1977
Acting Portfolio
MOVIE ROLES
For da Love of Money
Ms. Anderson
2002
Loving Lulu
Background
1993
The Disappearance of Christina
Banker
1993
Tricks of the Trade
Beverly
1988
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Alicia
1986
Up the Academy
Rev. Ike's 2nd Wife
1980
Wholly Moses
Princess
1980
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
Sylvie
1980
Murder Can Hurt You
Stunner
1980
Walking Through the Fire
Nurse Gales
1979
Roots
Genelva
1977
Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks
Satin
1976
Black Shampoo
Brenda St. John
1976
Black Heat
Stephanie
1975
Awards & Acclaim
Drama-Logue Critics Award for Best Performance in the world premier of ‘Indigo Blues' (1993)
Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: March 20, 1951
