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.