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Quinta Brunson (/ ˈ k w ɪ n t ə /; born December 21, 1989) [1] is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She is best known for creating, executive producing, co-writing and starring as second-grade teacher Janine Teagues in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary (2021–present).
Actress: Abbott Elementary. Quinta Brunson is a writer, actress and Stand-Up Comedian living in LA. Born and raised in Philadelphia PA, Quinta started studying comedy in Chicago at the Second City. She moved to LA in 2013.
Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson took home an Emmy on Monday for best actress in a comedy series, becoming the first Black actress to win the category since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” star Isabel Sanford won.
23 hours ago · In Abbott Elementary’s third season, series creator Quinta Brunson and her writers room were handed a challenge: Tell a thorough, engrossing story in eight fewer episodes than usual. The ABC ...
Quinta Brunson is a writer, actress and Stand-Up Comedian living in LA. Born and raised in Philadelphia PA, Quinta started studying comedy in Chicago at the Second City. She moved to LA in 2013.
Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of "Abbott Elementary ," marked a milestone win at Monday night's 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Brunson became the first Black actress in over 40 years to win the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Jan 15, 2024 · Quinta Brunson won best actress in a comedy for her role as the relentlessly optimistic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” making her the first...
1 day ago · It felt so real and so smart, and so Quinta has done a lot of the legwork there.”. At an Emmy FYC event Friday night at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles, the “Abbott Elementary” cast and ...
Sep 9, 2022 · Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
Feb 4, 2022 · Brunson, a comedian who previously produced and starred in videos for BuzzFeed and co-starred on HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, says she has heard “an overwhelming response” from real teachers...
