Quinta Brunson American actress, writer, and producer Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Quinta-Brunson Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Quinta-Brunson Written by Sophie Eyre Sophie Eyre is a Chicago-based freelance contributor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Sophie Eyre Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 12, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Born: December 21, 1989, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (Show more) Quinta Brunson (born December 21, 1989, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American actress, writer, and producer known for creating the comedy series Abbott Elementary (2021– ) on ABC, in which she stars as the dedicated, optimistic elementary school teacher Janine Teagues. Brunson, the fifth and youngest child of Norma Jean and Rick Brunson, grew up in West Philly (as locals call it). Her mother taught kindergarten and her father managed parking lots. Brunson was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but she left the church when she was 21. As a child she participated in gymnastics and dance classes. Her interest ...(100 of 630 words)

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