Danielle Brooks
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). In 2015, she made her Broadway debut in the musical revival of The Color Purple as Sofia, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award and won the Grammy Award. In 2023, Brooks reprised her role as Sofia in the film adaptation of The Color Purple and was nominated for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award for her performance. After app...
Filmography
Instant Dream Home
8 Episode s . as Self - Host
Instant Dream Home
8 Episode s . as Self - Host
Peacemaker
9 Episode s . as Leota Adebayo
Peacemaker
9 Episode s . as Leota Adebayo
Waller
1 Episode. as Leota Adebayo
Waller
1 Episode. as Leota Adebayo
Finding Your Roots
106 Episode s . as Self - Guest
Finding Your Roots
106 Episode s . as Self - Guest
Orange Is the New Black
91 Episode s . as Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson
Orange Is the New Black
91 Episode s . as Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson
Close Enough
46 Episode s . as Pearle Watson (voice)
Close Enough
46 Episode s . as Pearle Watson (voice)