Born: May 10, 1960 The actress Victoria Rowell was born on May 10, 1960, in Portland, Maine, and was raised in a foster home. Her career started with a recurring role on the hit television series 'The Cosby Show.' She also acted in two roles at the same time, the daytime drama 'Young and the Restless' and the primetime series 'Diagnosis Murder,' which she worked on for eight years. Victoria is the recipient of seven NAACP Image Awards and has a son with Wynton Marsalis.