Person · Actor

Quinta Brunson

Born

1989

Also:
Actress
Writer
Producer

Credits on file

Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 30 credits, 1 Golden Globe Award win.

Known for

Ranked by community engagement + sustained interest across this person's credits in our database.

Now & next

Jun 1
In the news
Quinta Brunson to Star in New Betty Boop Movie
“Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star in a new film centered on the iconic character Betty Boop and her relationship with her creator, Max Fleischer. This marks the first time in nearly a century that the Jazz Age-inspired cartoon character will return to the big screen. The project, announced by Variety, highlights Brunson's ability to embody the spirit of Betty Boop, who became one of cinema’s earliest animated female stars. The film will explore the connection between the character and Fleischer, with hopes of bringing her to audiences in a modern format, possibly in Imax.”
2023
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy

Help complete this page

We’re missing one-line descriptor, birthplace, birth date. Sign in to add what you know.

Biography

Quinta Brunson is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her work in television and digital media. She created, executive produced, and co-wrote the ABC comedy series *Abbott Elementary* (2021–present), in which she also stars as second-grade teacher Janine Teagues. Brunson first gained attention in 2014 with her self-produced Instagram series *Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date*. She later expanded her career by producing and acting in content for BuzzFeed Video and developed two streaming series with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.

Filmography · 18 of 18

Sort