Danielle Brooks (born September 17, 1989) [1] is an American actress. Her breakthrough role was as prison inmate Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019).

Danielle Brooks is an American actress best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in Orange Is the New Black, and for her Tony nominated portrayal of Sofia in the 2015 Broadway production of The Color Purple.

Aug 5, 2019 · 'Orange Is the New Black' star Danielle Brooks speaks about the final season and series finale of the Netflix show, including the impact of Taystee's (Danielle Brooks) ending, in an interview...

Sep 3, 2019 · Actress Danielle Brooks caught the eye of many Netflix viewers as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in the streaming platform's original series Orange Is The New Black. All seven seasons of the...

Jul 23, 2019 · As Orange Is the New Black gears up to premiere its seventh and final season, actor Danielle Brooks told BuzzFeed News that playing Taystee since 2013 on the prison show has made her relate to another Netflix drama.

Dec 20, 2023 · Danielle Brooks says Orange Is the New Black helped her get ready for Sofia in The Color Purple. Here's what else helped her get ready.

Apr 2, 2021 · Danielle Brooks takes on a new role in Lifetime’s biopic “Mahalia,” produced by Robin Roberts, and the former “Orange is the New Black” star said she felt there were multiple “signs” leading her...

Jul 26, 2018 · Orange Is The New Black Season five ended on a cliffhanger. Where do we go from there? Danielle Brooks: “Season five leaves off with all of the girls – 10 of them – holding …

5 days ago · Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks has teased a potential comeback six years after the show ended. ... Orange is the New Black seasons 1-7 are available to stream now on Netflix.

Jun 17, 2016 · How Danielle Brooks Went From Braiding Hair for $25 to Broadway and 'Orange Is the New Black' The rising star talks about the highest–and most humbling–moments in her career. By...