Quinta Brunson
Writer • Producer • Comedian • Actress
Birth Date: December 21, 1989
Age: 35 years old
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quinta Brunson (better known as Quinta B) parlayed her comedic observations about being a young black millennial into a successful career as a YouTube star. Born on December 21, 1989 in Philadelphia, PA, Brunson studied marketing at Temple University, where she first caught the comedy bug while performing at the school's comedy show, Temple Smash. After graduation, Brunson moved to Chicago where she took improv classes at Second City, and tried to break into the city's standup comedy circuit. In 2014, she created a character, "The Girl Who's Never Been on a Nice Date," for a stage bit at the Comedy Store, then shot it as a short sketch at the suggestion of a friend, and uploaded it to her Instagram account. The sketch went viral, and eventually landed Brunson a gig at Buzzfeed Motion Pictures.
After creating a number of popular videos for the site, including "Real Things All Couples Do," "How to Get Out of the Friend Zone," and "Drinking: 20 vs. 25," Brunson launched her most ambitious project to date: the web series Broke (YouTube, 2016), about the misadventures of Brunson and her two male roommates (Maurice Williams and Paul Dupree) as they navigate living "first-world poor in Los Angeles." The series was a smash, and established Brunson as a creative comedic voice to be reckoned with.
Credits
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Guest
Talk
2023
Live with Kelly and MarkStream
Guest
Talk
2023
29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Self
Show
2023
Sherri
Guest
Talk
2022
The Jennifer Hudson ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2022
TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
Self
Show
2022
WEIRD: The Al Yankovic StoryStream
Actor
Oprah Winfrey
Movie
2022
Abbott ElementaryStream
Actor
Janine Teagues
Series
2021
Abbott ElementaryStream
Creator
Series
2021
Abbott ElementaryStream
Executive Producer
Series
2021
Abbott ElementaryStream
Writer
Series
2021
That's My Jam
Guest
Game Show
2021
As of Yet
Actor
Lyssa
Movie
2021
Magical Girl Friendship SquadStream
Voice
Alex
Series
2020
Wilmore
Guest
Talk
2020
The Drew Barrymore ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2020
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Extras
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Show
2020
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
Guest
Talk
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2019
Tamron HallStream
Guest
Talk
2019
Hair Flick
Self
Show
2019
A Black Lady Sketch ShowStream
Actor
Series
2019
A Black Lady Sketch Show FREE
Actor
Show
2019
Today With Hoda & Jenna
Guest
Show
2019
Lazor Wulf
Voice
Blazor Wulf
Show
2019
Single ParentsStream
Guest Star
Bess
Series
2018
Access Live
Guest
Show
2017
Daily Pop
Guest
News
2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
Guest
Talk
2017
Broke
Actor
Miloh
Show
2016
You Do You
Actor
Quinta
Show
2015
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
Guest
Talk
2015
Celebrity Family FeudStream
Guest
Game Show
2015
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Guest
Talk
2015
Hot OnesStream
Actor
Reality
2015
The Nightly Show With Larry WilmoreStream
Guest
Talk
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
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Show
2014
Late Night With Seth MeyersStream
Guest
Talk
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream
Guest
Talk
2014
New GirlStream
Guest Star
Annabelle
Series
2011
The Talk
Guest
Talk
2010
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Guest
Talk
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
Guest
Talk
2003
The View
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Talk
1997
Good Morning America
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News
1975
Saturday Night LiveStream
Host
Series
1975
Saturday Night LiveStream
Self
Series
1975
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Opinion
‘Abbott Elementary’ Tackles School Book Bans in Important Message Episode
Our 12 Favorite TV Workplace Romances, Ranked
‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ Red Carpet Arrivals: Tina Fey, Bowen Yang, Kristen Wiig & More
‘Abbott Elementary’ First Look: Janine & Gregory Talk First Valentine’s Day Plans (VIDEO)
‘Abbott Elementary’: Everything We Know About Season 5 So Far
Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’ Bosses Tease ‘Always Sunny’ Crossover: Who’s Heavily Featured, Pairings & More
When Does ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Return? Everything We Know So Far
‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Gang Meets the Faculty in First Look (PHOTOS)
The 18 Best TV Kisses of 2024, Ranked
‘Abbott Elementary’: The ‘Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Characters Sign in as Visitors in New Promo (VIDEO)
‘Abbott Elementary’ Gears Up for a Schemmenti Family Christmas in First Look (PHOTOS)
‘Abbott Elementary’ Pokes Fun at ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak’s Politics in Halloween Episode
‘Abbott Elementary’ Unveils Season 4 Episode Titles
44 Romantic Comedies & Dramas to Watch in 2024: ‘Nobody Wants This’ & More
‘Abbott Elementary’ Trailer: Will HR Uncover Janine & Gregory’s Romance in Season 4? (PHOTOS)
Fall Preview
Quinta Brunson Is Making the Grade
‘Abbott Elementary’: 3 Predictions for Janine & Gregory’s Season 4 Romance
‘Abbott Elementary’: A Timeline to Janine & Gregory’s Relationship (So Far)
Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Tyler James Williams Teases Fans Are ‘Not Ready’ for Season 3 Finale
‘Abbott Elementary’: Gregory Takes Lana Condor on a Double Date in New Photos
When Will ‘Abbott Elementary’s Final Season 3 Episodes Air?
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Did ‘Abbott Elementary’ Just Make Way for a Janine & Gregory Romance in Season 3?
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‘Abbott Elementary’: What Does Janine’s Major Career Decision Mean?
‘Abbott Elementary’: Tyler James Williams Wants Janine & Gregory to Keep Things Platonic
‘Abbott Elementary’: When Will Season 3 Return?
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‘Abbott Elementary’: Bradley Cooper Drops in for Post-Oscar Episode
Why ‘Abbott Elementary’ Isn’t Airing a New Episode This Week
Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’: Is Manny a Love Interest for Janine? Quinta Brunson Weighs In
Exclusive
‘Abbott Elementary’s Smoking Ban Policy Goes Up in Flames in First Look (VIDEO)
‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 4 at ABC
Spoiler Alert
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Premiere: Inside Janine’s District Job, Status With Gregory & More
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Trailer Teases What’s Next for Gregory & Janine (VIDEO)
Critic’s Notebook: Celebrating TV at the 75th Emmys
Exclusive
‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Go Behind the Scenes of Season 3 (VIDEO)
Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’: Tyler James Williams Reveals Gregory & Janine Relationship Status
SAG Strike Ends: Quinta Brunson & More Bosses Give TV Show Updates
‘Abbott Elementary’: Quinta Brunson Gives an Update on Season 3 Changes
‘Abbott Elementary’: Should Janine & Gregory Get Together in Season 3? (POLL)
Exclusive
‘Miracle Workers’: Steve Buscemi’s Junkman Tries Bribing Quinta Brunson in First Look (VIDEO)
‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Is Over: Relive the 11 Most-Viewed Sketches (VIDEO)
10 Best ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosts from Season 48, Ranked
Q&A
Taraji P. Henson on Joining ‘Abbott Elementary’ as Janine’s ‘Hot Mess’ Mom
Exclusive
‘That’s My Jam’: John Stamos Serenades Taraji P. Henson, Quinta Brunson & More in First Look (VIDEO)
12 Best Acceptance Speeches of the 2023 Awards Season (VIDEO)
Quinta Brunson to Make ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Debut
Best Lines of the Week (March 3-9): ‘It’s Okay, Baby Girl’
Exclusive
‘Abbott Elementary’: Gregory’s New Look Raises Eyebrows in Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Best Lines of the Week (February 24-March 2): ‘I’m Not Interested in Being Anybody’s Muse’
Spoiler Alert
‘Abbott Elementary’: What’s Next for Janine & Gregory? (POLL)
Quinta Brunson Denies Giving ‘Abbott Elementary’ Credit for Tyler James William’s ‘Heartthrob’ Status
Best Lines of the Week (February 3-9): ‘I’m in a Whodunit, the Lowest Form of Literature’
9 Black TV Creatives to Watch
‘Party Down’ Trailer: The Team Reunites for More Star-Studded Bashes (VIDEO)
‘History of the World, Part II’ Teaser: See Mel Brooks, Danny DeVito, Taika Waititi, Quinta Brunson, Seth Rogen & More (VIDEO)
‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 3 at ABC
Quinta Brunson on ‘Kimmel,’ Amber Riley on ‘Ziwe’ & 9 More of the Best Late Night Interviews of 2022
Spoiler Alert
‘Abbott Elementary’: Will Janine & Gregory (Finally) Get Together in Season 2? (POLL)
Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Chris Perfetti on Delving Into Jacob’s Backstory
Spoiler Alert
‘Abbott Elementary’: Did the Season 2 Premiere Live Up to the Hype? (POLL)
Quinta Brunson Gets Her Revenge on Jimmy Kimmel (VIDEO)
Fall Preview
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 2 Will Dive Deeper Into Personal Lives of the Teachers
Quinta Brunson & Jimmy Kimmel Speak Out After Emmys Joke Backlash
‘Abbott Elementary’: The Teachers Face New Challenges in Season 2 Trailer (VIDEO)
‘Abbott Elementary’: School’s Back in Session for Season 2 in a First Look (PHOTOS)
Quinta Brunson Signs Multi-Year Deal With Warner Bros. TV
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