Victor Turpin launched his impactful acting career with a recurring role in the long-running NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives from 2010 to 2019. Prior to his move to Los Angeles, Turpin cultivated his artistic foundation in Medellin, where he honed his skills performing with choirs and cover bands, concurrently initiating his acting career in Colombian telenovelas. He also earned a degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, and Marketing before relocating to Los Angeles to broaden his professional scope. Establishing himself in Los Angeles, Turpin quickly secured roles across diverse film and television projects.
In 2015, he appeared in Nickelodeon’s See Dad Run and TV Land’s Happily Divorced alongside Fran Drescher. His talent garnered further recognition with a notable performance in the NBC drama Shades of Blue in 2018, starring Jennifer Lopez. That same year, Turpin made a significant appearance in the rebooted Will & Grace, where his role powerfully represented the LGBTQ+ community. Demonstrating his commitment to industry diversity, he was also invited to serve as a judge for the NBC-UNI Short Film Festival in 2018, an event dedicated to platforming minority filmmakers.
Looking ahead, Turpin is cast in several prominent upcoming projects. He is set to appear in the highly anticipated horror film Scream 7 (2026), featuring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and Joel McHale. Further diversifying his portfolio, he has upcoming roles in the 2025 series BMF and the 2026 feature film Pretty Ugly. Victor Turpin continues to expand his artistic reach across various platforms, contributing to and creating pathways for future generations of Latin and immigrant artists in the entertainment industry.