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Danielle Brooks

Bio: Danielle Brittany Brooks (born September 17, 1989) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as prison inmate Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019)
Born: Sun, Sep 17 1989
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Danielle Brooks is 35 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2
Danielle Brooks will be
35 in The Bad Guys 2
as 'Kitty Kat (voice)'.
Wed, Jul 30 2025
Poster of A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie
Danielle Brooks will be
35 in A Minecraft Movie
as 'Dawn'.
Wed, Apr 02 2025
Poster of Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Danielle Brooks was
34 in Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 28 2023
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Danielle Brooks was
34 in The Color Purple
as 'Sofia'.
Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Danielle Brooks was
32 in Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 03 2022
Poster of Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
Danielle Brooks was
31 in Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
as 'Mahalia Jackson'.
Sat, Apr 03 2021
Poster of All the Little Things We Kill
All the Little Things We Kill
Danielle Brooks was
31 in All the Little Things We Kill
as 'Claire Soto'.
Fri, Jan 22 2021
Poster of Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Danielle Brooks was
31 in Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as 'Jordana Bachman'.
Tue, Oct 27 2020
Poster of Eat Wheaties!
Eat Wheaties!
Danielle Brooks was
31 in Eat Wheaties!
as 'Wendy'.
Fri, Sep 25 2020
Poster of Clemency
Clemency
Danielle Brooks was
30 in Clemency
as 'Evette Wilkinson'.
Fri, Dec 27 2019
Poster of The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
Danielle Brooks was
30 in The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Beatrice'.
Fri, Nov 22 2019
Poster of The Day Shall Come
The Day Shall Come
Danielle Brooks was
30 in The Day Shall Come
as 'Venus Al Shabaz'.
Fri, Oct 11 2019
Poster of Sadie
Sadie
Danielle Brooks was
29 in Sadie
as 'Carla'.
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
Danielle Brooks was
27 in Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
as 'Herself'.
Thu, Jun 22 2017
Poster of I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much
Danielle Brooks was
26 in I Dream Too Much
as 'Abbey'.
Tue, Jun 21 2016
Poster of The Angry Birds Movie
The Angry Birds Movie
Danielle Brooks was
26 in The Angry Birds Movie
as 'Olive Blue / Monica the Crossing Guard (voice)'.
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of The Same Difference
The Same Difference
Danielle Brooks was
25 in The Same Difference
Tue, Jun 23 2015
Poster of Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
Danielle Brooks was
24 in Time Out of Mind
as 'Receptionist'.
Sun, Sep 07 2014
Poster of Fireproof
Fireproof
Danielle Brooks was
19 in Fireproof
as 'Young Catherine (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun.
Danielle Brooks will be
35+ in Oh. What. Fun.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Danielle Brooks was
32+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Instant Dream Home
Instant Dream Home
Danielle Brooks was
32+ in Instant Dream Home
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 10 2022
Poster of Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Danielle Brooks was
32+ in Peacemaker
as 'Leota Adebayo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 2022
Poster of Karma’s World
Karma’s World
Danielle Brooks was
32+ in Karma’s World
as 'Dr. Lillie Carter-Grant (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Get Organized with The Home Edit
Get Organized with The Home Edit
Danielle Brooks was
30+ in Get Organized with The Home Edit
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of Close Enough
Close Enough
Danielle Brooks was
30+ in Close Enough
as 'Pearle Watson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Danielle Brooks was
30+ in Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 03 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Danielle Brooks was
29+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Danielle Brooks was
27+ in Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
as 'Ruthless Ruth'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Master of None
Master of None
Danielle Brooks was
26+ in Master of None
as 'Shannon'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Danielle Brooks was
25+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Danielle Brooks was
24+ in Trailblazer Honors
as 'Self - Honoree'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Danielle Brooks was
24+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Danielle Brooks was
24+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Danielle Brooks was
23+ in Orange Is the New Black
as 'Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Danielle Brooks was
22+ in Finding Your Roots
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Danielle Brooks was
19+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Danielle Brooks was
15+ in Project Runway
as 'Self, Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Danielle Brooks was
13+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The View
The View
Danielle Brooks was
7+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Danielle Brooks was
6+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Danielle Brooks was
0+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Danielle Brooks was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953