Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson
Brunson in June 2023
Born (1989-12-21) December 21, 1989 (age 34)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationTemple University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
Years active2014–present
Notable workAbbott Elementary
Spouse
Kevin Jay Anik
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(m. 2021)​

Quinta Brunson (/ˈkwɪntə/; born December 21, 1989)[1] is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She is best known for creating, executive producing, co-writing and starring as second-grade teacher Janine Teagues in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary (2021–present). Brunson gained prominence for her self-produced Instagram series Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. She went on to produce and act in videos for BuzzFeed Video, and developed two streaming series with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.[2][3]

At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, she became the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the comedy category,[4] receiving nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (which she won), Outstanding Comedy Series (as an executive producer), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. At the 75th ceremony, she became the first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy in over 40 years.[5] Brunson was honored with a 2022 Peabody Award for her work in Abbott Elementary. She was also placed on the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list.[6][7][8][9]

Brunson has acted in the series iZombie, Single Parents, and Miracle Workers; provided voice work for Lazor Wulf and Magical Girl Friendship Squad; and starred in the first season of the HBO sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show.

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  2. ^ Gardner, Chris (March 11, 2023). "Quinta Brunson Thanks "Under-Appreciated" 'Abbott Elementary' Publicists: "I Know I Annoy Them"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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  4. ^ Dellatto, Marisa. "2022 Emmys Nominations: Selena Gomez Snubbed, Dave Chappelle Nominated". Forbes. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Calvario, Liz (January 16, 2024). "Quinta Brunson Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Best Actress in a Comedy in Over 40 Years". www.today.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Searles, Jourdain (August 2, 2019). "Robin Thede Is Changing the Game With A Black Lady Sketch Show". www.vulture.com. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Quinta Brunson". Forbes. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 21, 2018). "'The End Of The World As We Know It': Quinta Brunson To Star In CW Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 4, 2018). "Jermaine Fowler, Quinta Brunson, Larry Wilmore Team for Multi-Cam Comedy at CBS". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2018.