DANIELLE BROOKS
Danielle Brooks
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 17, 1989
Place of Birth: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Biography
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
Starring
Dawn
Lozita
Guest Judge
TBA·
Bad Day2025·
The Bad Guys 2Kitty Kat (voice)
2025·
Oh. What. Fun.Morgan
2025·
A Minecraft MovieDawn
Self
2023·
The Color PurpleSofia
Self
2022·
Top Chef VIPSelf
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
2022·
PeacemakerLeota Adebayo
2022·
Instant Dream HomeSelf - Host
Self
2021·
Karma’s WorldDr. Lillie Carter-Grant (voice)
Mahalia Jackson
Claire Soto
2020·
Social DistanceImani
Self
2020·
Close EnoughPearle Watson (voice)
Jordana Bachman
2020·
Eat Wheaties!Wendy
Self - Guest
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
Beatrice
2019·
ClemencyEvette Wilkinson
2019·
The Day Shall ComeVenus Al Shabaz
2018·
SadieCarla
2017·
SteveSelf
Ruthless Ruth (voice)
Herself
Olive Blue / Monica the Crossing Guard (voice)
2016·
I Dream Too MuchAbbey
2015·
Master of NoneShannon
2015·
Lip Sync BattleSelf
2015·
The Same Difference2015·
Time Out of MindReceptionist
Self - Guest, Self
Self - Guest
2014·
Trailblazer HonorsSelf - Honoree
Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson
2012·
Finding Your Roots2012·
Modern LoveRaimy
Self - Guest
2008·
FireproofYoung Catherine (voice)
2006·
The One ShowSelf
2004·
Project RunwaySelf - Guest Judge, Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Self - Guest
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Production
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer