Danielle Deadwyler Overview

Award-winning actress and writer Danielle Deadwyler was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She is known for her powerful performances on both screen and stage. She studied at Spelman College and earned her Master’s degree from Columbia University before launching into her career in theater. Her career began on Atlanta’s local theater scene before she gained recognition on screen through the indie thriller The Devil to Pay (2019), which she also co-wrote. Her big break came with The Harder They... See All