Danielle Deadwyler is an acclaimed American actress recognized for her powerful performances. She garnered significant attention for her roles in 'The Harder They Fall' (2021), 'Till' (2022) where she played Mamie Till, and 'The Piano Lesson' (2024). Deadwyler's portrayal in 'Till' earned her nominations for the British Academy Film Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She also received a second SAG nomination for her work in 'The Piano Lesson,' solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the acting world.
May 3, 1982: Danielle Deadwyler's Birth
On May 3, 1982, Danielle Deadwyler was born. She would later become an acclaimed American actress.
2009: Role in 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf'
In 2009, Danielle Deadwyler played the role of Lady in Yellow in 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf' at the True Colors Theater in Atlanta.
2012: Film Debut in 'A Cross to Bear'
In 2012, Danielle Deadwyler made her film debut, playing the leading role of a homeless, alcoholic mother in the drama 'A Cross to Bear'.
2015: Appearance in 'The Haves and the Have Nots'
From 2015, Danielle Deadwyler appeared in the primetime soap opera 'The Haves and the Have Nots'.
2015: Guest Starred in 'Being Mary Jane' and Joined 'The Haves and the Have Nots'
In 2015, Danielle Deadwyler guest-starred in the second season of BET's 'Being Mary Jane' and joined the cast of Tyler Perry's series 'The Haves and the Have Nots' as LaQuita "Quita" Maxwell.
2017: Earned MFA from Ashland University
In 2017, Danielle Deadwyler earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Ashland University.
2017: End of Appearance in 'The Haves and the Have Nots'
In 2017, Danielle Deadwyler's appearance in the primetime soap opera 'The Haves and the Have Nots' ended.
2018: Played Jane Manning James in 'Jane and Emma'
In 2018, Danielle Deadwyler played the title role of Jane Manning James in the period drama film 'Jane and Emma'.
2019: Leading Role and Producer in 'The Devil To Pay'
In 2019, Danielle Deadwyler played a leading role and produced the thriller film 'The Devil To Pay'.
2020: Appearance in 'P-Valley'
In 2020, Danielle Deadwyler appeared in the drama series 'P-Valley'.
2020: Cast in 'Paradise Lost', Guest Starred in 'FBI: Most Wanted' and Recurring Role in 'P-Valley'
In 2020, Danielle Deadwyler was cast in 'Paradise Lost', guest-starred in 'FBI: Most Wanted', and had a recurring role as Yoli in 'P-Valley'.
2021: Appearance in 'Station Eleven'
From 2021, Danielle Deadwyler appeared in the miniseries 'Station Eleven'.
2021: Role in 'The Harder They Fall'
In 2021, Danielle Deadwyler gained critical acclaim for her role in 'The Harder They Fall'.
2022: Appearance in 'From Scratch' and End of Appearance in 'Station Eleven'
In 2022, Danielle Deadwyler appeared in the Netflix miniseries 'From Scratch' and her appearance in the miniseries 'Station Eleven' ended.
2022: Starred as Mamie Till in 'Till'
In 2022, Danielle Deadwyler starred as Mamie Till in the biographical film 'Till'.
2024: Leading Roles in 'Parallel', 'I Saw the TV Glow', 'The Piano Lesson', and '40 Acres'
In 2024, Danielle Deadwyler played leading roles in the films 'Parallel', 'I Saw the TV Glow', 'The Piano Lesson', and '40 Acres'.
2024: Role in 'The Piano Lesson'
In 2024, Danielle Deadwyler was critically acclaimed for her role as a conflicted mother in 'The Piano Lesson'.
February 2025: Joined HBO's 'Rooster'
In February 2025, Danielle Deadwyler joined the HBO comedy series 'Rooster' opposite Steve Carell, playing a poetry professor and author.
October 2025: Added to 'Euphoria' Season 3
In October 2025, news broke with a first-look photo of Danielle Deadwyler joining the Season 3 cast of 'Euphoria'.
2025: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2025, Danielle Deadwyler was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
February 2026: Cast in Lead Role for 'The X-Files' Reboot
In February 2026, Danielle Deadwyler was cast in a lead role for the upcoming reboot of 'The X-Files'.
April 7, 2026: Family History Explored on 'Finding Your Roots'
On April 7, 2026, Danielle Deadwyler's family history was explored on an episode of 'Finding Your Roots'.
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