| Full Name: | Quinta Brunson |
| Age: | 33 years old |
| Birthday: | December 21, 1989 |
| Birthplace: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 5‘ 3" (1.6 m) |
| Relationship Status: | Single |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
| Social Media: | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube |
Early Life and Education
Quinta Brunson was born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From a young age, she loved making home videos and entertaining family and friends with her bubbly personality. Brunson has said her parents were always supportive of her creative pursuits.
She attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she first got a taste of performing in front of larger audiences in school plays. Brunson was an excellent student and graduated as the salutatorian of her class in 2008.
She went on to the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Film and Television Production at the School of Arts and Sciences. Brunson continued acting in college and graduated cum laude in 2012.
Gaining Viral Fame on BuzzFeed
After moving to Los Angeles, Brunson landed a job as a video producer at BuzzFeed in 2014. It was here that she started self-producing comedy sketches and uploading them to platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
Her early viral hits included "If People Said What They Actually Mean" (17M+ views), "The Girl Who‘s Never Been on a Nice Date" (14M+ views), and "If Black Women Were Honest About Dating Preferences" (5M+ views).
Brunson had an innate ability to satirize and celebrate Black culture while keeping the humor universally relatable. Her rising popularity online earned her the "Queen of Snapchat" title from Time Magazine in 2016.
Creating Quinta vs Everything and Major Projects
On the heels of her viral sketch success, Brunson created a self-produced sitcom called Quinta vs Everything in 2017. The low-budget YouTube show starred Brunson as a 20-something navigating life, love, and work. It demonstrated her talents as both a performer and comedy writer.
Some of Brunson‘s other major projects include:
- Miracle Workers (2019) – Writer for this TBS anthology comedy series starring Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) – Starred in and wrote for this HBO sketch comedy series featuring an all Black female cast. It received critical acclaim.
- Tuca & Bertie (2019) – Voiced the role of Care Free Bird Missy in this adult animated series from the creator of BoJack Horseman.
- Ramy (2020) – Writer for Ramy Youssef‘s Hulu comedy series centering on a Muslim American family. Earned an Emmy nomination.
- Abbott Elementary (2021-present) – Brunson‘s breakout ABC sitcom about teachers in an underfunded Philadelphia school which she created, writes, produces, and stars in.
Awards and Accolades
Brunson‘s meteoric rise in the TV comedy world has earned her numerous accolades and award nominations:
- Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Ramy)
- Critics Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary)
- MTV Movie & TV Award for Best New Scripted Series (Abbott Elementary)
- Webby Award for Best Writing (Quinta vs Everything)
- Shorty Award for Best Web Series (Quinta vs Everything)
- TIME‘s 40 Most Influential People in Comedy list
Relatable Comedic Sensibilities
Brunson‘s comedy style has been praised for its balance of heartfelt emotion and laugh-out-loud humor. She has an innate grasp on human relationships and a relatable point of view shaped by her middle-class upbringing.
Brunson told Vanity Fair, "The comedy I like feels grounded and based on real human experience. I want to feel like I’m watching someone’s stand-up or show and relate on a human level."
Much like Tina Fey, Brunson‘s observational comedy highlights both the joys and absurdities of everyday life. She also tackles important social issues like education funding and workplace dynamics through empathetic humor.
Giving Back and Social Impact
Beyond entertainment, Brunson uses her platform to give back to the community and support social causes. She has done charity work with organizations like Black Girls Code, Girls Inc, and Runway of Dreams to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Brunson also hosted a virtual prom on Instagram Live during quarantine to boost teens‘ spirits. She regularly shares resources for social justice organizations and encourages her followers to be informed, engaged citizens.
Personal Life and Relationships
While Brunson tends to keep details about her dating life private, it‘s rumored she previously dated comedian Andrew Bachelor (aka King Bach). She told Distractify in 2018, “I don’t think there’s any rush toFreeze your eggs, ladies.”
Outside of work, Brunson enjoys activities like yoga, cooking, reading and singing karaoke with friends. She often collaborates on videos with her long-time pal Josephine Lee.
When speaking about her rise to fame, Brunson said: “I’ve always just tried to stay positive. Things don’t always break your way, but I keep moving forward.”
A Bright Future Ahead
With her sharp comedic talents and creative vision, Quinta Brunson‘s Hollywood takeover seems inevitable. At just 33, her career accomplishments are beyond impressive.
With the runaway success of Abbott Elementary, a long and impactful career in TV lies ahead for Brunson. She is poised to follow in the footsteps of legends like Tina Fey as a creator and star in her own brand of heartfelt, hilarious comedies.
There is surely much more outstanding work to come from the multi-talented Quinta Brunson for years on end.
