Danielle Brooks is a celebrated American actress who gained prominence after studying drama at Juilliard. She initially found success in television and later transitioned to theater and film. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim, earning her a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award, solidifying her status as a versatile and accomplished entertainer.
On September 17, 1989, Danielle Brooks, the American actress known for her work in television, theater, and film, was born.
In 2007, Danielle Brooks was recognized as a YoungArts alumnus, marking her early achievements in the arts.
In 2011, Danielle Brooks graduated from the Juilliard School with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, completing her formal drama education.
In September 2013, Danielle Brooks was cast in a third-season episode of the HBO series Girls, marking her as the first African-American actress on the show.
In 2013, Danielle Brooks had her breakthrough role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black.
In 2013, Danielle Brooks left theater productions to join the cast of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, playing Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson.
In 2013, Danielle Brooks' performance in Orange Is the New Black was highly praised, with critics calling her the breakout actress of the show.
In 2014, Danielle Brooks received the Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough for her performance in Orange Is the New Black.
On December 10, 2015, Danielle Brooks made her Broadway debut in the revival of The Color Purple as Sofia, which opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
From 2015, Danielle Brooks appeared in Netflix series Master of None.
In 2015, Danielle Brooks made her Broadway debut as Sofia in the musical revival of The Color Purple, earning a Tony Award nomination and a Grammy Award.
In 2015, Danielle Brooks starred in the comedy-drama film I Dream Too Much.
In 2016, Danielle Brooks did voice-over work in the animated feature The Angry Birds Movie.
In 2016, Danielle Brooks received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Orange Is the New Black.
Until 2017, Danielle Brooks appeared in Netflix series Master of None.
In 2018, Danielle Brooks appeared in the film Sadie.
In June 2019, Danielle Brooks played Beatrice in The Public Theater's production of Much Ado About Nothing, receiving a Drama League Award nomination. Also she recorded her first single titled "Black Woman" in 2019.
On July 2, 2019, Danielle Brooks announced that she was pregnant with her first child.
In 2019, Danielle Brooks appeared in the films Clemency and The Day Shall Come.
In 2019, Danielle Brooks' breakthrough role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black came to an end.
In 2020, Danielle Brooks co-starred opposite Tony Hale in the comedy film Eat Wheaties!.
In 2021, Danielle Brooks played gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the made-for-television biographical film Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, earning multiple award nominations.
In 2021, Danielle Brooks played the title role in the Lifetime film Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, earning a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award as an executive producer.
On September 19, 2022, Danielle Brooks starred as Berniece in a Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson.
In 2022, Danielle Brooks hosted Netflix's reality series Instant Dream Home, receiving a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. She also starred in the superhero series Peacemaker.
In 2022, Danielle Brooks was cast in James Gunn's Max superhero series Peacemaker, playing Leota Adebayo.
In 2023, Danielle Brooks reprised her role as Sofia in the film adaptation of The Color Purple, receiving nominations for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award.
On July 9, 2025, Danielle Brooks became an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
In 2025, Danielle Brooks is scheduled to appear in the fantasy adventure comedy A Minecraft Movie.
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