Quinta Brunson is an American comedian, writer, actress, and producer best known for creating and starring in the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.

• Early life: Brunson was born on December 21, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved to Chicago to study and pursue stand-up comedy before building her broader career.

• Rise to prominence: She first gained wide attention through her self-produced online content, notably the Instagram series The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date (2014), which helped her transition to larger platforms like BuzzFeed Video and BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.

• Abbott Elementary: Brunson created Abbott Elementary, serving as writer, executive producer, and star (as Janine Teagues), which debuted in 2021. The show received critical acclaim, earned multiple Emmy nominations and wins (including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2022 and a 2022 Peabody Award), and elevated her to a prominent figure in contemporary American comedy. Time named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2022.

• Other work: She has acted in TV series such as iZombie, Miracle Workers, and Single Parents, and has done voice work for animated projects. She has also appeared in A Black Lady Sketch Show and has continued to develop and produce content beyond Abbott Elementary.

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