Danielle Deadwyler
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Danielle Deadwyler is an American actress with genuine international reach whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Neither screen has been abandoned for the other as the profile grew. her Animal Shelter Worker in 'Gifted' is the role the wider public knows. 'Carry-On' is a second title with an audience of its own. The first screen credit dates from 2012. Whatever else turns up, drama runs through the filmography.
Danielle Deadwyler
16 Movies
10 Series
Danielle Deadwyler is an American actress with genuine international reach whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Neither screen has been abandoned for the other as the profile grew. her Animal Shelter Worker in 'Gifted' is the role the wider public knows. 'Carry-On' is a second title with an audience of its own. The first screen credit dates from 2012. Whatever else turns up, drama runs through the filmography.
Movies
Plays Elena Cole
Carry-On
2024
Plays Brenda
I Saw the TV Glow
2024
Plays Animal Shelter Worker
Gifted
2017
Plays Mamie Till-Mobley
Till
2022
Plays Cuffee
The Harder They Fall
2021
Plays Berniece Charles
The Piano Lesson
2024
Producer
Plays Ramona
The Woman in the Yard
2025
Producer
Plays Hailey Freeman
40 Acres
2025
Plays Hotel Waitress
The Leisure Seeker
2018
Producer
Plays Vanessa
Parallel
2024
Plays Jane Manning
Jane and Emma
2018
Plays Karen Phillips
It's Time
2020
Producer
Plays Lemon Cassidy
The Devil to Pay
2020
TV Shows
Plays Nicque Green
Paradise Lost
2020
Plays Dylan Shepard
Rooster
2026
Plays Zora Wheeler
From Scratch
2022
Plays Miranda Carroll
Station Eleven
2021
Plays Yoli
P-Valley
2020
Plays Stacy
Greenleaf
2016
Plays June
Watchmen
2019
Plays Brunette Agent
MacGyver
2016
Plays Chantel
The Bear
2022
Plays Cleo Wilkens
FBI: Most Wanted
2020
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40 Acres
Full Filmography
Rooster
Dylan Shepard · 10 episodes
2026
TV
The Bear
Chantel · 1 episode
2025
TV
40 Acres
Hailey Freeman
2025
Film
The Woman in the Yard
Ramona
2025
Film
Carry-On
Elena Cole
2024
Film
The Piano Lesson
Berniece Charles
2024
Film
I Saw the TV Glow
Brenda
2024
Film
Parallel
Vanessa
2024
Film
Station Eleven
Miranda Carroll · 5 episodes
2021–2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danielle Deadwyler and where are they from?
Danielle Deadwyler is 44 years old, born on May 3, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Danielle Deadwyler?
Danielle Deadwyler is best known for roles in Gifted, Carry-On, The Harder They Fall.
How many movies has Danielle Deadwyler been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Danielle Deadwyler has appeared in 16 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Danielle Deadwyler's first movie?
The career of Danielle Deadwyler began with A Cross to Bear (2012).
What is Danielle Deadwyler's most recent movie or series?
Danielle Deadwyler's most recent release is Rooster, which premiered on March 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Danielle Deadwyler appeared in?
On television, Danielle Deadwyler has appeared in The Bear, Watchmen, MacGyver, FBI: Most Wanted.
Does Danielle Deadwyler have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Danielle Deadwyler's upcoming work includes: The Saviors (2027).
Danielle Deadwyler
1982-05-03 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Danielle Deadwyler (born May 3, 1982) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Atlanta stage, notably the 2009 production of For Colored Girls, and made her screen debut in the 2012 drama film A Cross to Bear. She appeared in the primetime series The Haves and the Have Nots (2015–2017), the series P-Valley (2020), the miniseries Station Eleven (2021–2022), and the miniseries From Scratch (2022).
Deadwyler garnered critical acclaim for starring in the western film The Harder They Fall (2021) and the biopic Till (2022). Her portrayal of Mamie Till in the latter earned her many accolades, garnering the Gotham Independent Film Award for Outstanding Lead Performance and earning BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.Danielle Deadwyler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.