List of Danielle BrooksMovies
Danielle Brooks is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix comedy-drama series "Orange Is the New Black." Her portrayal of the lively and compassionate Taystee earned her widespread acclaim and several award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
Brooks' breakout role in "Orange Is the New Black" propelled her into the spotlight, but she had already been making waves in theater prior to her television success. She made her Broadway debut in the 2015 revival of "The Color Purple," where she portrayed the character Sofia. Her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Aside from her work on screen and stage, Brooks is also an advocate for body positivity and representation in the media. She has spoken out about the importance of diverse body types being represented in the entertainment industry.
In addition to her acting career, Brooks is also a talented singer. She has showcased her vocal abilities in various productions, including her role in "The Color Purple" on Broadway.
Danielle Brooks continues to be an influential figure in both the entertainment industry and the realm of activism, using her platform to advocate for positive change and representation.
Danielle Brooks All Movies List
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Time Out of Mind | Receptionist |
| 2015 | I Dream Too Much | Abbey |
| Phenomenal Woman, a Short Film | Woman | |
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Olive Blue/Monica the Crossing Guard (voice) |
| 2018 | Sadie | Carla |
| 2019 | Clemency | Evette |
| The Day Shall Come | Venus | |
| The Public's Much Ado About Nothing | Beatrice | |
| All the Little Things We Kill | Claire Soto | |
| 2020 | Eat Wheaties! | Wendy |
| 2023 | The Color Purple | Sofia |
| 2025 | Minecraft | Dawn |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Modern Love | Raimy |
| 2013 | Black Girls Rock! 2013 | Herself |
| 2013–2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson |
| 2014 | Girls | Laura |
| 2015–2017 | Master of None | Shannon |
| 2017 | Tangled: The Series | Ruthless Ruth (voice) |
| Lip Sync Battle | Herself | |
| 2018 | Project Runway All Stars | Herself |
| High Maintenance | Regine | |
| Elena of Avalor | Charica (voice) | |
| 2020–2022 | Close Enough | Pearle Watson (voice) |
| 2020 | Social Distance | Imani |
| Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine | Jordana Bachman | |
| 2021 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | Mahalia Jackson |
| 2021–2022 | Karma's World | Dr. Lillie Carter-Grant (voice) |
| 2022–present | Peacemaker | Leota Waller Adebayo |
| 2022 | Instant Dream Home | Host |
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