As Desk Sergeant of the 21st District, Trudy Platt embodies toughness, blunt honesty and a rough-around-the-edges loyalty. She’s not a flashy detective — she’s the anchor keeping the precinct grounded when everything else spins out of control.
Off-screen, Amy Morton has a long career rooted in serious theater (with two Tony nominations) and deep ties to Chicago’s arts community — and she’s married, living a (relatively) private but stable life.
This real-life stability underscores the gravitas she brings to Trudy: when she delivers orders with a bark or shows hidden warmth, it doesn’t feel like “acting.
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