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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.
1 day ago · Brunson, who created "Abbott Elementary," won best actress at last year's Emmys, becoming the first Black actress in 40 years to do so. "Quinta is amazing," exclaimed nominee Janelle James.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
6 days ago · Quinta Brunson and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Have Risen as Broadcast TV’s Heroes. One of the liveliest consumer activations at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con was for ABC’s “ Abbott ...
Jan 15, 2024 · Abbot Elementary's Quinta Brunson became the second Black woman to win best actress in a comedy at the 2023 Emmys.