Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brittany Brooks (born September 17, 1989) 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. After appearing in the HBO series Girls (2014), Netflix's Master of None (2015–2017), and the animated sitcom Close Enough (2020–2022), in 2021, she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie as an executive producer on Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. In 2022, she hosted Netflix's reality series Instant Dream Home and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program Host. The same year Brooks starred in the superhero series Peacemaker (2022–present), and returned to Broadway in the revival of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson.
The Angry Birds Movie
as Olive Blue / Monica the Crossing Guard (voice)An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise,...
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The Color Purple
as SofiaA decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie...
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Fireproof
as Young Catherine (voice)A heroic fire captain values dedication and service to others above all else, but the most...
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The Day Shall Come
as Venus Al ShabazAn impoverished leader of a small religious commune in Miami is offered cash to save his family...
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Time Out of Mind
as ReceptionistEvicted from his squat and suddenly alone on the streets, George is a man without a home....
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Eat Wheaties!
as WendySid Straw leads a dull life until he accidentally stalks famous college friend, Elizabeth Banks,...
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Minecraft
as DawnA film adaptation to the hit video game sandbox series Minecraft. Plot TBA.
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Clemency
as Evette WilkinsonYears of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine...
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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as Jordana BachmanComedian and Trump lip-synching sensation Sarah Cooper tackles politics, race and other light...
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Sadie
as CarlaWhile her father is away serving in the military, Sadie battles to preserve his place on the...
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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
as Mahalia JacksonThe true story of Mahalia Jackson, who began singing at an early age and went on to become one...
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Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
as SelfA behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the...
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Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
as SelfExploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood,...
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All the Little Things We Kill
as Claire SotoA college professor takes her students hostage to force the passage of a bill that bans...
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The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
as BeatriceThis bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece features Danielle Brooks (“Orange...
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I Dream Too Much
as AbbeyDora Welles is an imaginative college grad ready to experience all the excitement of life....
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The Same Difference
as uncreditedThe Same Difference is a documentary about lesbians who discriminate against other lesbians! The...
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Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
as HerselfA documentary about body image and the industry leaders challenging society's unrealistic and...
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - GuestBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
as SelfTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
as SelfSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...
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The Daily Show
as SelfThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - GuestAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...
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Orange Is the New Black
as Tasha 'Taystee' JeffersonA crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she...
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Lip Sync Battle
as SelfEach episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as SelfJimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - GuestA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...
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Master of None
as Shannon30-year-old New York actor Dev takes on such pillars of maturity as the first big job, a serious...
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Project Runway
as SelfAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a...
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Project Runway
as Self - Guest JudgeAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a...
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Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
as Ruthless RuthSet between “Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After,” this animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as...
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Tamron Hall
as Self - GuestFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...
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The View
as Self - GuestABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...
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Close Enough
as Pearle Watson (voice)A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple...
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Peacemaker
as Leota AdebayoThe continuing story of Peacemaker – a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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Get Organized with The Home Edit
as uncreditedExpert home organizers Clea and Joanna help celebrities and everyday clients edit, categorize...
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Trailblazer Honors
as Honoree (Orange is the New Black cast)One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.
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Karma’s World
as Dr. Lillie Carter-Grant (voice)Talented singer and high school student Karma juggles rap dreams and rhyme schemes, using her...
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Instant Dream Home
as Self - HostA team of rapid-fire renovators takes big risks and makes painstaking plans to transform...
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