Danielle Deadwyler

**Danielle Deadwyler**, born on May 3, 1982, is an illustrious American actress, who began her artistic journey on the Atlanta stage, taking on roles, notably in the 2009 production of For Colored Girls. A step forward in her career was her screen debut in the 2012 drama film _A Cross to Bear_. Danielle shaped her craft further through significant roles in the soap opera _The Haves and the Have Nots_, the drama series _P-Valley_, the miniseries _Station Eleven_ and _From Scratch_. She received high praise for her stunning performances in the western film _The Harder They Fall_, the biopic _Till_, and the drama film _The Piano Lesson_. Her exceptional acting left a significant impact, notably her portrayal of Mamie Till in _Till_, which earned her nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Danielle, born in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in Southwest Atlanta, having three siblings and a supportive family. She had quite an educational journey, starting from Grady High School (now Midtown High School), moving on to Spelman College, obtaining a Master's of Arts in American Studies from Columbia University, and mastering creative writing at Ashland University in 2017. Her career was moulded on stage with productions like _Charlotte's Web_, _The Real Tweenagers of Atlanta_, _Clybourne Park_ and many others, before making her way to the silver screen. Her soulful performances characterized by intensity and emotive range won her several accolades, and her performance in _The Harder They Fall_ won her the NAACP Image Award. Her future ventures include the action thriller _Carry-On_ for Netflix and the horror film _The Woman in the Yard_.