Acting
Danielle Brooks
Born 1989-09-17 · Augusta, Georgia, USA
Danielle Brittany Brooks (born September 17, 1989) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black and the voice of Officer Pearle Watson on the HBO Max animated series, Close Enough. She received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Sofia in the 2015 Broadway production of The Color Purple.
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Known for
Viewing momentOrange Is the New Black
Viewing momentThe Color Purple
Viewing momentPeacemaker
Viewing momentThe Angry Birds Movie
Viewing momentFireproof
Viewing momentRapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Viewing momentClemency
Viewing momentClose Enough
Viewing momentTime Out of Mind
Viewing momentThe Day Shall Come
Viewing momentRobin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
Viewing momentEat Wheaties!
Viewing momentSarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Viewing momentOh. What. Fun.
Viewing momentKarma’s World
Viewing momentSoul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Viewing momentGet Organized with The Home Edit
Viewing momentFamily Recipe Showdown
Viewing momentSadie
Viewing momentThe Same Difference
Viewing momentSocial Distance
Viewing momentPeacemaker: Opening Credits Behind The Scenes
Viewing momentOprah & The Color Purple Journey
Viewing momentAll the Little Things We Kill
Viewing momentInstant Dream Home
Viewing momentI Dream Too Much
Viewing momentPodly: The Peacemaker Podcast
Viewing momentThe Public's Much Ado About Nothing
Viewing momentStraight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
