The 74th annual Emmy Awards saw Quinta Brunson and the show recognised for its outstanding writing, going up against Only Murders In The Building and Ted Lasso. After the show’s success, some fans may now be curious to know more about Quinta Brunson, including her height and career so far.
Here we take a look at what makes the Abbott Elementary star unique, as we discover how tall the rising actress is.
How tall is Quinta Brunson?
Quinta Brunson, who plays second-grade teacher Janine Teagues in the ABC series, stands at 4ft 11in according to her IMDb page. In an interview with Bustle, Brunson revealed that she initially worried about her height when she moved to LA, as she thought it could possibly put a block on her Hollywood dreams.
But after discovering that acclaimed actress Kristin Chenoweth was the same height as her, those worries soon faded away. Brunson has certainly embraced her small stature over the years and in 2014, released a Buzzfeed video titled Nine Perks Of Being Short which went on to be viewed over 12 million times.
Quinta Brunson’s acting career so far
Quinta Brunson began her journey into Hollywood as a content creator and producer for Buzzfeed, starring in video shorts across their various YouTube channels. She is also known for creating, executive producing, co-writing, and starring in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, gaining prominence for her self-produced Instagram series “Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date”.
She also developed two streaming series with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and starred in the first season of the HBO sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show.
After leaving Buzzfeed in 2018, Brunson made appearances in shows such as New Girl, iZombie and ABC’s Single Parents. Her IMDb page also reveals that she has taken on voice acting roles in series including Syfy’s Magical Girl Friendship Squad, Adult Swim’s Lazor Wulf and Netflix’s Big Mouth.
What are some of Quinta Brunson’s most popular social media videos?
Some of her most popular social media videos include:
- He Got Money Though
- When You’re Home Alone and Hear a Noise.
- The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date.
- The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date Goes on a Nice Date.
- The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date Goes on a Second Date.
- The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date Goes on a Third Date.
While Brunson’s height initially made her doubt her dreams of being an actress, she certainly appears to have proven that it doesn’t need to be a hindrance in the world of showbiz. It’s clear that despite Hollywood’s typical physical standards, there are still plenty of stars who are proving that the industry is changing. With Quinta Brunson continuing to carve her own success story, it’ll be interesting to see what projects she takes on next!
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.
