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Quinta Brunson

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Quinta Brunson

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Born December 21, 1989Age 36

11sketches in the archive
2shows
6characters

Cast appearances (11)

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Quinta Brunson is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer whose sketch work includes the first season of A Black Lady Sketch Show and hosting Saturday Night Live. The archive features her as a driver in Traffic Altercation. Her comedy career developed through online performance and writing before expanding into television ensembles.

Brunson created Abbott Elementary and stars as teacher Janine Teagues, also writing and executive producing the series. The show earned her Emmys for comedy writing and lead acting. Her other credits include BuzzFeed comedy videos, iZombie, Miracle Workers and voice performances, linking short-form comedy experience to scripted television.

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