Acting
Danielle Brooks
1989 · Augusta, Georgia, USA
24 films
Bio
Danielle Brooks is an American actress whose work spans television, film, and Broadway. She first gained widespread recognition as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson on Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019), a role that became one of the series’ emotional centers and established her as a major presence on television.
Filmography
A Minecraft Movie
Dawn
The Bad Guys 2
Kitty Kat (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie
Olive Blue / Monica the Crossing Guard (voice)
Oh. What. Fun.
Morgan
The Color Purple
Sofia
A Minecraft Movie Squared
Dawn
Fireproof
Young Catherine (voice)
If I Go Will They Miss Me
Lozita
The Day Shall Come
Venus Al Shabaz
Modern Love2012
Modern Love
Raimy
Time Out of Mind
Receptionist
Eat Wheaties!
Wendy