Quinta Brunson
Acting
Quinta Brunson (/ˈkwɪntə/; born December 21, 1989) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She is best known for creating, executive producing, co-writing and starring as second-grade teacher Janine Teagues in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary (2021–present). Brunson gained prominence for her self-produced Instagram series Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. She went on to produce and act in videos for BuzzFeed Video. She developed two streaming series with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, she became the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the comedy category, receiving nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (which she won), Outstanding Comedy Series (as an executive producer), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. At the 75th ceremony, she became the first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy in over 40 years. Brunson was honoured with a 2022 Peabody Award for her work on Abbott Elementary. She was also placed on the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list. Brunson has acted in the series iZombie, Single Parents, and Miracle Workers; provided voice work for Lazor Wulf and Magical Girl Friendship Squad; and starred in the first season of the HBO sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Quinta Brunson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Acting56
movieThe Cat in the Hat
2026
Sherri (voice)
tvKevin
2026
Franny (voice)
movieZootopia 2
2025
Dr. Fuzzby (voice)
tvThe Studio
2025
Quinta Brunson
tvEverybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
Self - Actress, Executive Producer and Writer
tvHistory of the World: Part II
2023
Martha Magdalene
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
movieWeird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
Oprah Winfrey
tvCars on the Road
2022
Ivy (voice)
tvAbbott Elementary
2021
Janine Teagues
tvThat's My Jam
2021
Self - Guest
movieAs of Yet
2021
Lyssa
movieAn American Pickle
2020
Female Interviewee
tvHarley Quinn
2019
Hawkgirl (voice)
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self - Guest
tvA Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Various Characters / Hair Fighter
tvLazor Wulf
2019
Blazor Wulf / The Youth
tvMiracle Workers
2019
Trig / Administrator
tvThe Shop
2018
Self
tvBig Mouth
2017
Girl (voice) / Quinta (voice)
Broke
2016
Miloh
tvWorth It
2016
Herself
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest
tviZombie
2015
Dr. Collier
tvHot Ones
2015
Self - Guest
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self / Self - Guest
tvNew Girl
2011
Annabelle
tvRuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010
Self - Guest Judge
tvParty Down
2009
Jaff
tvRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
Self - Guest Judge
tvIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Janine Teagues
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Adrienne (voice)
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host / Self
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Nominee
Untitled Betty Boop Movie
Betty Boop (voice)
Production5
tvAbbott Elementary
2021
Executive Producer
tvQuinta vs. Everything
2017
Executive Producer
Broke
2016
Executive Producer
Writing5
tvAbbott Elementary
2021
Writer
tvLazor Wulf
2019
Writer
Broke
2016
Writer
Par for the Course
Writer, Idea
Creator1
tvAbbott Elementary
2021
Creator
Crew1
Broke
2016
Creator