Quinta Brunson Quick Info | |
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Height | 4 ft 11 in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Date of Birth | December 21, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Spouse | Kevin Jay Anik |
Quinta Brunson is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer who came to prominence by creating, writing, and starring in her breakout series, Abbott Elementary (2021-Present).
Born Name
Quinta Brunson
Nick Name
Quinta
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Quinta was a student at the Charter High School for Architecture & Design.
She began studying at Temple University, but quit after her sophomore year in order to focus on her aspirations of being a comedian.
Occupation
Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer
Family
- Mother – Norma Jean Brunson (Kindergarten Teacher)
- Siblings – She has 4 older siblings.
Net Worth
Quinta’s net worth was $3 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
4 ft 11 in or 150 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Quinta has dated –
- Kevin Jay Anik (2021-Present) – In September 2021, she tied the knot with a sales manager named Kevin Jay Anik.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
She has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wide forehead
- Short height
Brand Endorsements
Quinta has endorsed brands like –
- Olay
- Le Vian Jewelry
- Swarovski
- Carolina Herrera
- Prabal Gurung
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Giuseppe Zanotti
Quinta Brunson Facts
- Her name means ‘fifth’ in Spanish and she was named so for being the 5th child in her family.
- Quinta set the record for being the first solo Black female winner in the ‘Outstanding Writing For a Comedy Series’ category at the 2022 Emmy Awards. Additionally, she also became the first Black woman to receive 3 Emmy nominations in comedy categories during a single year.
- She previously worked for BuzzFeed as a writer and producer.
- Quinta worked as a production assistant on Donald Glover‘s music video for Heartbeat in 2011.
- She was included in the Time‘s list of ‘100 Most Influential People’ of 2022.
- Her smash-hit television show, Abbott Elementary was named after her real-life middle school teacher, Ms. Abbott.
- During the 2023 Golden Globes, Quinta won the award for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy” for her work in the comedy series, Abbott Elementary.
- In March 2023, her name was included in the annual “Women of the Year” list by TIMEÂ Magazine.
- In January 2024, Quinta received the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” for her role in Abbott Elementary.
Featured Image by Quinta Brunson / Instagram