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Quinta Brunson (/ ˈ k w ɪ n t ə /; born December 21, 1989) 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).
Quinta Brunson is a multi-talented comedian who created and stars in Abbott Elementary, a comedy series about a public school teacher. She also appeared in A Black Lady Sketch Show, Big Mouth, and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
- January 1, 1
- 1.51 m
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Say hello to Quinta Brunson, one of Glamour’s 2023 Women of the Year. Brunson has always felt like the underdog, even after two award-winning seasons of #AbbottElementary.
Mar 18, 2024 · With a half-hour mockumentary-style comedy about teachers at a majority-Black public school in Philadelphia, Brunson created an old-fashioned, mainstream hit.
- Molly Fischer
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.
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Sep 13, 2022 · Even before she stepped over the prone body of presenter Jimmy Kimmel to accept an Emmy award, Quinta Brunson had made history. That's because as creator and star of ABC's hit comedy Abbott ...
May 22, 2024 · Fresh off her stint at the district, Janine Teagues ( Quinta Brunson) made it back to her second-grade students in time to send them off for the summer and back to her co-workers in time to host ...