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Shortly after Brunson left BuzzFeed in 2018,<ref name=":5" /> she co-starred in the CW pilot ''The End of the World as We Know It'', her first network pilot.<ref name=":6" /> The show was not picked up by the network. She also wrote and produced a series called ''Quinta vs. Everything'' that streamed on [[Facebook Watch]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5" />
Shortly after Brunson left BuzzFeed in 2018,<ref name=":5" /> she co-starred in the CW pilot ''The End of the World as We Know It'', her first network pilot.<ref name=":6" /> The show was not picked up by the network. She also wrote and produced a series called ''Quinta vs. Everything'' that streamed on [[Facebook Watch]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5" />


On October 4, 2018, it was announced that a pilot co-produced by Brunson, [[Larry Wilmore]], and [[Jermaine Fowler]] would be developed by CBS into a [[multi-cam]] comedy.<ref name=":1" /> The pilot is called ''Quinta & Jermaine'', and Fowler and Brunson will also star as longtime friends who must deal with an unplanned pregnancy. However, the show was not picked up.<ref name=vibe2019>{{Cite web|last=Josephs|first=Brian|date=2019-09-26|title=NEXT: Quinta Brunson Is Going To Have It Her Way|url=https://www.vibe.com/2019/09/quinta-brunson-interview-next|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Vibe|language=en}}</ref>
On October 4, 2018, it was announced that a pilot co-produced by Brunson, [[Larry Wilmore]], and [[Jermaine Fowler]] would be developed by CBS into a [[multi-cam]] comedy.<ref name=":1" /> The pilot was called ''Quinta & Jermaine'', and starred Fowler and Brunson as longtime friends who must deal with an unplanned pregnancy. However, the show was not picked up.<ref name=vibe2019>{{Cite web|last=Josephs|first=Brian|date=2019-09-26|title=NEXT: Quinta Brunson Is Going To Have It Her Way|url=https://www.vibe.com/2019/09/quinta-brunson-interview-next|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Vibe|language=en}}</ref>


In 2019, she appeared as Dr. Charli Collier and her twin sister, Laila on the supernatural comedy-drama series ''[[iZombie (TV series)|iZombie]]'', and also voiced multiple characters in the animated series ''[[Lazor Wulf]]''.<ref>{{IMDb title|id=10133864|title=Lazor Wulf}}</ref> That fall, Brunson began to co-star and write in the HBO sketch comedy series ''[[A Black Lady Sketch Show]]'', alongside [[Robin Thede]], [[Gabrielle Dennis]], and [[Ashley Nicole Black]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/a-black-lady-sketch-show-reveals-a-cast-ready-to-make-1835024563|title=A Black Lady Sketch Show Reveals a Cast Ready to Make You Laugh|last=Ewing|first=Aliya Semper|website=The Grapevine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> In 2020, Brunson co-starred in the [[Syfy]] animated series ''[[Magical Girl Friendship Squad]]'' opposite [[Anna Akana]].<ref name=deadline-MGFS>{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=2020-01-17|title=Syfy Ramps Up Animation Push With First Original Series & Pilot Orders For New TZGZ Block|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/syfy-ramps-up-animation-push-first-original-series-pilot-orders-tzgz-block-1202830104/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Deadline|language=en}}</ref>
In 2019, she appeared as Dr. Charli Collier and her twin sister, Laila on the supernatural comedy-drama series ''[[iZombie (TV series)|iZombie]]'', and also voiced multiple characters in the animated series ''[[Lazor Wulf]]''.<ref>{{IMDb title|id=10133864|title=Lazor Wulf}}</ref> That fall, Brunson began to co-star and write in the HBO sketch comedy series ''[[A Black Lady Sketch Show]]'', alongside [[Robin Thede]], [[Gabrielle Dennis]], and [[Ashley Nicole Black]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/a-black-lady-sketch-show-reveals-a-cast-ready-to-make-1835024563|title=A Black Lady Sketch Show Reveals a Cast Ready to Make You Laugh|last=Ewing|first=Aliya Semper|website=The Grapevine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> In 2020, Brunson co-starred in the [[Syfy]] animated series ''[[Magical Girl Friendship Squad]]'' opposite [[Anna Akana]].<ref name=deadline-MGFS>{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=2020-01-17|title=Syfy Ramps Up Animation Push With First Original Series & Pilot Orders For New TZGZ Block|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/syfy-ramps-up-animation-push-first-original-series-pilot-orders-tzgz-block-1202830104/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Deadline|language=en}}</ref>

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Quinta Brunson
Born (1989-12-21) December 21, 1989 (age 34)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • writer
  • producer
Years active2014–present
Notable workAbbott Elementary

Quinta Brunson (born December 21, 1989)[1] is an American writer, producer, comedian, and actress. Brunson gained prominence for her self-produced series Instagram Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. She went on to produce and act in content for BuzzFeed Video, and developed two streaming series with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.

Since leaving BuzzFeed in 2018, Brunson has acted in the series iZombie, 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. She is the creator and star of the forthcoming ABC comedy Abbott Elementary.[2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Brunson was born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[6] She described herself as "obsessed" with comedy from the time she was in high school at Charter High School for Architecture & Design,[7] and nurtured her interest by taking an improv class.[8] She attended Temple University and took classes at Second City in Chicago her sophomore year. She dropped out of school shortly after to pursue a career in comedy.[9]

Career

Career beginnings: Instagram & BuzzFeed (2014-2017)

Brunson garnered fans online by posting comedic videos to her Instagram in 2014.[10] In particular, her Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date series went viral and grew her digital fan base.[10][11][1] She then worked as a video producer for BuzzFeed Video after first freelancing for the company.[12] Her videos primarily focused on problems experienced by twenty-somethings.[13]

In 2016, Brunson sold two web series as a development partner with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures:[14] one scripted comedy called Broke for Youtube Red, which she wrote, produced, and starred in;[3][15] the second, Up for Adoption, and was produced by Verizon's go90 video platform, which she also starred in.[11] Brunson's performance in Broke was nominated for Best Acting in a Comedy at the Streamy Awards in 2017.[16]

Post-Buzzfeed: Television work (2018-present)

Shortly after Brunson left BuzzFeed in 2018,[1] she co-starred in the CW pilot The End of the World as We Know It, her first network pilot.[4] The show was not picked up by the network. She also wrote and produced a series called Quinta vs. Everything that streamed on Facebook Watch.[9][1]

On October 4, 2018, it was announced that a pilot co-produced by Brunson, Larry Wilmore, and Jermaine Fowler would be developed by CBS into a multi-cam comedy.[5] The pilot was called Quinta & Jermaine, and starred Fowler and Brunson as longtime friends who must deal with an unplanned pregnancy. However, the show was not picked up.[17]

In 2019, she appeared as Dr. Charli Collier and her twin sister, Laila on the supernatural comedy-drama series iZombie, and also voiced multiple characters in the animated series Lazor Wulf.[18] That fall, Brunson began to co-star and write in the HBO sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show, alongside Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Ashley Nicole Black.[19] In 2020, Brunson co-starred in the Syfy animated series Magical Girl Friendship Squad opposite Anna Akana.[20]

In February 2021 it was announced that Brunson's single-camera pilot, previously titled Harrity Elementary, was picked up by ABC, and she will also star and co-executive produce.[21][22] She left the second season of A Black Lady Sketch Show due to scheduling conflicts.[23] It was picked up to series in May 2021, with the name Abbott Elementary.[24] Brunson is also scheduled to appear in a recurring role on the third season of Miracle Workers.[24]

Her debut book, She Memes Well, a collection of essays about her personal life and career, was released June 15, 2021.[25]

Personal life

Brunson is engaged.[26]

Works

  • 2021. She Memes Well. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, publication date 15 June 2021, ISBN 9781328638984

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Streamy Awards 2017 Best Acting in a Comedy Herself Nominated [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Quinta Birthday Tweet". Okayplayer. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  2. ^ Searles, Jourdain (2019-08-02). "Robin Thede Is Changing the Game With A Black Lady Sketch Show". www.vulture.com. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  3. ^ a b "Quinta Brunson". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (2018-02-21). "'The End Of The World As We Know It': Quinta Brunson To Star In CW Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  5. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (2018-10-04). "Jermaine Fowler, Quinta Brunson, Larry Wilmore Team for Multi-Cam Comedy at CBS". Variety. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  6. ^ Williams, Dee (2016-10-11). "JET Chats It Up With Comedian Quinta Brunson". Jet. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  7. ^ a b Cineas, Fabiola. "Quinta Brunson on Becoming an Internet Comedy Star — and Getting Paid". Philly Magazine. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  8. ^ Editors, Vulture (2020-10-19). "You Can't Put Quinta Brunson in a Box". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-10-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ a b "Quinta Brunson explains it all". espnW. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  10. ^ a b "Why Quinta Brunson Isn't Afraid To Stand Out". The FADER. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  11. ^ a b "Quinta Brunson Internet Comedian". Essence. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  12. ^ Hamedy, Saba. "BuzzFeed's Quinta Brunson makes YouTube Red debut with 'Broke'". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  13. ^ "BuzzFeed Star Quinta Brunson Sees the Comedy in Being Broke". Vogue. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  14. ^ "BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Sells Two Quinta Brunson Series". www.thewrap.com. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  15. ^ Dry, Jude (2016-10-07). "Quinta Brunson's 'Broke' Celebrates Black Friendship, Brings The Buzzfeed Touch To YouTube Red". IndieWire. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  16. ^ "Vlogger Casey Neistat, Web Series 'Mr. Student Body President' Lead Nominations for 2017 Streamys". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  17. ^ Josephs, Brian (2019-09-26). "NEXT: Quinta Brunson Is Going To Have It Her Way". Vibe. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  18. ^ Lazor Wulf at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ Ewing, Aliya Semper. "A Black Lady Sketch Show Reveals a Cast Ready to Make You Laugh". The Grapevine. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  20. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-17). "Syfy Ramps Up Animation Push With First Original Series & Pilot Orders For New TZGZ Block". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  21. ^ "Quinta Brunson to write, star in ABC comedy pilot 'Harrity Elementary'". NBC News. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-03-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-26). "Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, 3 More Join Quinta Brunson In Her ABC School Comedy Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-03-23). "'A Black Lady Sketch Show': HBO Sets Season 2 Premiere Date For Robin Thede Sketch Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ a b Petski, Denise (2021-05-27). "Quinta Brunson Joins Season 3 Of TBS' 'Miracle Workers' As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ^ White, Brooklyn. "Quinta Brunson Reveals Title Of Debut Book—'She Memes Well'". Essence. Retrieved 2021-03-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ^ Halabian, Layla (2021-06-15). "Comedian And Writer Quinta Brunson Memed So Well She Wrote A Book About It". Nylon. Retrieved 2021-06-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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