Tanya Boyd

Tanya Boyd
Born	(1951-03-20)March 20, 1951 Detroit,Michigan,U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1975–2012
Spouse	Bobby Lyle(1994–1997; divorced)

Tanya Boyd(born March 20, 1951) is an American actress who is best known for her role asCeleste PerraultonDays of Our Lives.

Boyd's passion for acting led her to New York City and after several years of studying, she moved to Los Angeles, to pursue her dreams. Her early acting career included roles in the hit TV miniseriesRoots(1977), andblaxploitationfilms such asBlack Shampoo(1976) andBlack Heat(1976).

Boyd performed by traveling the world as a back-up vocalist with such well-known artists asAnita Baker,Lou Rawls,Bobby LyleandNatalie Cole.In 1979, she became a member of the vocal groupThe 5th Dimension,replacing Pat Bass. Boyd's passion was acting, and she soon realized how much she missed it, so she returned to Los Angeles to continue her acting career. Since then, she has acted in various theatre productions, and has directed festival productions and comedies. She would like to become a film director someday.

Boyd was married toBobby Lylefrom 1994 to 1997.

Acting Roles

• Days of Our LivesasCeleste Perrault(1994–1999 main, 1999–2007 recurring)
• For da Love of Moneyas Ms. Anderson (2002)
• The Good Newsas Joanne (two episodes, 1997)
• Under One Roofas Ava (1995)
• The Disappearance of Christinaas Banker (1993)
• Tricks of the Trade(TV movie) as Beverly (1988)
• Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling(1986) as Alicia (1986)
• The Twilight Zoneas Melissa Parker (one episode, 1987)
• Wholly Moses!as Princess (1980)
• The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywoodas Sylvie (1980)
• Murder Can Hurt Youas Stunner (1980)
• Walking Through the Fireas Nurse Gales (1979)
• The Ted Knight Showas Philadelphia Phil Brown (six episodes, 1978)
• Good Timesas Valerie Johnson (one episode, 1978)
• Rootsas Genelva (1977)
• Black Heatas Stephanie (1976)
• Black Shampooas Brenda St. John (1976)
• Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiksas Satin (1976)

Awards

• Drama-Logue Critics Award for Best Performance (Indigo Blues - 1993)

External links

• Tanya BoydatIMDb