Tara Platt
A versatile voice actress who has given sound to some of anime and gaming's most formidable women, from ninjas to military commanders.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actress·Birthday: June 18·Generation X
Biography
Tara Platt's voice is a chameleon in the world of animation and gaming, capable of shifting from cool, strategic authority to fierce, unyielding passion. A graduate of UCLA's theater program, she didn't plan on voice acting but found her niche bringing life to English adaptations of Japanese anime. Her breakout role as Temari, the shrewd sand-wielding ninja in 'Naruto', established her talent for portraying strong, intelligent female characters. This led to a vast and impressive resume across franchises, from the aristocratic Mitsuru Kirijo in 'Persona 3' to the revolutionary leader Edelgard in 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses'. Beyond the microphone, Platt is also an author, co-writing a practical guide for actors. Her career reflects a deep understanding of character motivation, whether she's voicing a fighter in 'Tekken' or a goddess in 'Bayonetta'. She hasn't just performed roles; she has helped define iconic characters for a generation of Western fans, building a bridge between cultures through performance.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Tara was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tara Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Tara's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced the pivotal role of Edelgard von Hresvelg in the internationally successful video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses'.
- Brought to life the popular characters Temari in the 'Naruto' anime franchise and Mitsuru Kirijo in the 'Persona' series.
- Co-authored the book 'The Voice Over Actor's Guide to Recording at Home and On the Road'.
- Has performed voice work in over 100 video games, establishing herself as a staple in the industry.
Did You Know?
She is married to voice actor Yuri Lowenthal, and they often perform together in projects like 'Ben 10' and 'Naruto'.
She and her husband run a production company called Monkey Kingdom Productions.
She is a trained stage actress and has performed in Shakespearean productions.
She provided the voice for the T-Rex in the animated series 'Dino Dan'.
“The voice is a muscle; you have to train it to find its full range.”
