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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 appearing in the HBO series Girls (2014), Netflix's Master of None (2015–2017), and the animated sitcom Close Enough (2020–2022), in 2021, she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie as an executive producer on Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. In 2022, she hosted Netflix's reality series Instant Dream Home and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program Host. The same year Brooks starred in the superhero series Peacemaker (2022–present), and returned to Broadway in the revival of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson. Born : 17th-Sep-1989

Movie Credits

Fireproof

A heroic fire captain values dedication and service to others above all else, but the most important partnership in his life, his marriage, is about to go up in smoke.
Released : 26th-Sep-2008

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I Dream Too Much

Dora Welles is an imaginative college grad ready to experience all the excitement of life. Instead she finds herself in snowy upstate New York caring for her reclusive great aunt (who has lived a much more exciting life than anyone realizes).
Released : 21st-Jun-2016

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Time Out of Mind

Evicted from his squat and suddenly alone on the streets, George is a man without a home. Struggling with his demons and desperately trying to connect with the daughter he abandoned, he navigates the system, hustling for change and somewhere safe and quiet to gather his thoughts. But the streets are relentless and soon, George finds himself teetering on the edge, alone and abandoned.
Released : 7th-Sep-2014

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The Same Difference

The Same Difference is a documentary about lesbians who discriminate against other lesbians! The Same Difference, through a series of lesbian women stories, discusses the hypocrisy in terms of gender roles and the per formative expectations.
Released : 23rd-Jun-2015

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The Angry Birds Movie

An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Released : 11th-May-2016

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Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image

A documentary about body image and the industry leaders challenging society's unrealistic and dangerous standards of beauty.
Released : 22nd-Jun-2017

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The Day Shall Come

An impoverished leader of a small religious commune in Miami is offered cash to save his family from eviction. He has no idea his sponsor works for an FBI agent, who plans to turn him into a criminal by fueling his madcap revolutionary dreams.
Released : 11th-Oct-2019

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Sadie

While her father is away serving in the military, Sadie battles to preserve his place on the home front when her mother takes an interest in the newest resident at the Shady Plains Trailer Park.
Released : 12th-Oct-2018

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All the Little Things We Kill

A college professor takes her students hostage to force the passage of a bill that bans semi-automatic weapons.
Released : 1st-Jan-2019

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Clemency

Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
Released : 27th-Dec-2019

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The Public's Much Ado About Nothing

This bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece features Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) and Grantham Coleman (“Buzzer,” “The Americans”) as the sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick. Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (“American Son,” “A Raisin in the Sun”) directs with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (“Choir Boy”). Set in contemporary Georgia with an election race underway, Great Performances: Much Ado About Nothing finds the community of Messina celebrating a break from an ongoing war, but not all is peaceful amid the merriment. Former rivals battle it out, revenge is sought and trickery runs amok in this timeless comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication. Earning a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the play was recorded during its final weekend of Free Shakespeare in the Park performances, June 22-23, 2019.
Released : 22nd-Nov-2019

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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

The true story of Mahalia Jackson, who began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement.
Released : 3rd-Apr-2021

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Eat Wheaties!

Sid Straw leads a dull life until he accidentally stalks famous college friend, Elizabeth Banks, on social media. With each failed attempt to prove he knows her, he rediscovers more of himself and the true meaning of friendship.
Released : 25th-Sep-2020

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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

Comedian and Trump lip-synching sensation Sarah Cooper tackles politics, race and other light topics in a sketch special packed with celebrity guests.
Released : 27th-Oct-2020

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The Color Purple

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Released : 25th-Dec-2023

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Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
Released : 3rd-Feb-2022

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Minecraft

A film adaptation to the hit video game sandbox series Minecraft. Plot TBA.
Released : 2nd-Apr-2025

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Oprah & The Color Purple Journey

A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
Released : 28th-Dec-2023

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TV Credits

Orange Is the New Black

Tasha 'Taystee' Jefferson - A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
Released : 11th-Jul-2013

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Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure

Ruthless Ruth - Set between “Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After,” this animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona.
Released : 24th-Mar-2017

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Lip Sync Battle

Self - Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!
Released : 2nd-Apr-2015

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Close Enough

Pearle Watson (voice) - A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Released : 9th-Jul-2020

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Peacemaker

Leota Adebayo - The continuing story of Peacemaker – a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it – in the aftermath of the events of “The Suicide Squad.”
Released : 13th-Jan-2022

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Master of None

Shannon - 30-year-old New York actor Dev takes on such pillars of maturity as the first big job, a serious relationship, and busting sex offenders on the subway.
Released : 6th-Nov-2015

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The Daily Show

Self - The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Released : 22nd-Jul-1996

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Karma’s World

Dr. Lillie Carter-Grant (voice) - Talented singer and high school student Karma juggles rap dreams and rhyme schemes, using her talent, ambition and big heart to solve all kinds of problems.
Released : 15th-Oct-2021

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Get Organized with The Home Edit

- Expert home organizers Clea and Joanna help celebrities and everyday clients edit, categorize and contain their clutter to create stunning spaces.
Released : 9th-Sep-2020

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Project Runway

Self - Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.
Released : 1st-Dec-2004

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Project Runway

Self - Guest Judge - Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.
Released : 1st-Dec-2004

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Instant Dream Home

Self - Host - A team of rapid-fire renovators takes big risks and makes painstaking plans to transform families' homes from top to bottom in just 12 hours.
Released : 10th-Aug-2022

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest - A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
Released : 5th-Sep-1988

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Trailblazer Honors

Honoree (Orange is the New Black cast) - One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.
Released : 27th-Jun-2014

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The View

Self - Guest - ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
Released : 11th-Aug-1997

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self - Guest - After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Released : 17th-Feb-2014

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Tamron Hall

Self - Guest - Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
Released : 9th-Sep-2019

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

Self - Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Released : 25th-Feb-2014

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

Self - Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
Released : 12th-Sep-2022

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest - Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Released : 16th-Jul-2009

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Self - Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Released : 26th-Jan-2003

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The Oscars

Self - An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
Released : 19th-Mar-1953

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