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Danielle Brooks

American actress (born 1989)

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Danielle Brooks: American actress (born 1989)
Danielle Brittany Brooks is an American actress. She is best known for her role as prison inmate Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). In 2015, she made her Broadway debut in the musical revival of The Color Purple as Sofia, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award and won the Grammy Award. In 2023, Brooks reprised her role as Sofia in the film adaptation of The Color Purple and was nominated for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award for her performance.

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Danielle Brooks Talks Filming 'Minecraft' With Jason Momoa and Jack Black | THR Video [Video]

Danielle Brooks Talks Filming 'Minecraft' With Jason Momoa and Jack Black | THR Video

'The Color Purple' star Danielle Brooks tells THR what she has learned about herself throughout her journey as an actress while at the NAACP Image Awards. Plus, she talks filming 'Minecraft' in New..

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter     Duration: 02:34Published
Red Carpet Fashion at the 2024 Oscars [Video]

Red Carpet Fashion at the 2024 Oscars

Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars. Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars. The 96th Academy Awards took place on March 10. The 96th Academy Awards took place on March 10. Here's a look at..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories     Duration: 01:30Published
Danielle Brooks Shares Why Its So Important To Forge True Friendships at the Oscars | THR Video [Video]

Danielle Brooks Shares Why Its So Important To Forge True Friendships at the Oscars | THR Video

'The Color Purple' star Danielle Brooks shares why its so important to forge true friendships, her upcoming projects and more at the 2024 Oscars.

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter     Duration: 01:41Published

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