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Danielle Brooks was born on September 17, 1989 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Danielle Brooks is credited as an actor. The age as of 2026 is 36. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (2016).
My Take
Brooks is the kind of performer I trust completely, on any stage or screen you put her on. A Juilliard-trained actress out of Augusta, she broke through on television and then refused to be boxed in, expanding into theater and film with real range. The Grammy on her shelf and the Academy, Tony, and Emmy nominations are not luck, they are the receipts of someone who keeps leveling up. What I value most is the warmth and weight she brings to every role, a presence that fills a room. I count her among the most quietly formidable actors working today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danielle Brooks
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ブルックス
- Reading
- だにえる・ぶるっくす
- Born
- September 17, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Augusta, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Theatre World Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Danielle Brooks born?
Born September 17, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Danielle Brooks from?
Danielle Brooks is from Augusta, Georgia, United States.
What does Danielle Brooks do?
Danielle Brooks works as actor.