Danielle Pinnock | |
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 Danielle Pinnock in 2022 | |
| Born | May 11, 1988 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Temple University (BA) Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (MFA) |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Young Sheldon, Ghosts |
| Spouse |
Jack Wallace (m. 2013) |
Danielle Pinnock (born May 11, 1988)[1] is an American actress, writer, and comedian. She is a main cast member on the CBS series Ghosts (2021– ), where she plays the 1920s Prohibition era jazz singer Alberta.
She played a supporting role as Ms. Ingram on the CBS comedy Young Sheldon (2017–2020) and has acted in This Is Us, Workaholics, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and others.
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Early life and education
Pinnock was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Jamaican immigrant parents, and from age 10 was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey.[2][3] Beginning in fifth grade, she performed in local theater productions at school and at the Garage Theater Group.[4] In high school at Saddle River Day School, she was active in performing arts activities.[1] Her father died when she was 16.[3]
She received her bachelor's degree in theater and communications from Temple University, and there met fellow student Quinta Brunson.[5] She received her graduate degree in acting from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. She interviewed approximately 300 people for her one-woman dissertation show Body/Courage, which centers body image and diet culture, and went on to perform the show over a five-year period.[1][3] Pinnock later received a fellowship to train in improv and sketch comedy at Second City in Chicago.[1]
Career
Pinnock moved to Los Angeles in 2016 and was cast as an understudy for the Robert O'Hara play Barbecue, staged at Geffen Playhouse and directed by Colman Domingo.[1][3] Shortly after, she was cast in her first television role on NBC's This Is Us.[1] She has also appeared on the series Get Shorty, Workaholics, A Black Lady Sketch Show and done voice acting for the programs The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Where’s Waldo?, and ThunderCats Roar.[6][7][1] From 2017, for seasons 1–4, Pinnock was a supporting character on Young Sheldon.[3]
In 2018, she created the Instagram series Hashtag Booked to comment on the barriers encountered by Black women in the entertainment industry.[3][4] She and co-creator LaNisa Renée Frederick received a Webby Award honor for the series.[1] After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Pinnock gained wider prominence for her comedic videos posted to her Instagram and TikTok.[3] She was named to Backstage's list of 25 On-the-Rise Performers You Need to Know in 2022.[8]
Pinnock is a main cast member on the 2021 CBS comedy Ghosts, on which she plays Alberta, a 1920s era jazz singer.[1] Although she has no formal vocal training, she started to take lessons after she was cast.[5] Salon hailed her acting as one of 10 breakout performances of 2021.[9]
Unmentionables, an adult animated series she co-created with Punam Patel is in development with 20th Century.[7] The series is produced by Taraji P. Henson and Anthony Hemingway.[1] Pinnock hosted the 37th Artios Awards.[10]
Personal life
Pinnock resides in Los Angeles. She is married to British dialect coach Jack Wallace, whom she met while in her graduate program at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.[1] They married in 2013.[11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | This Is Us | Ruth | 1 episode[6] |
| 2017 | Workaholics | Hair Dresser | 1 episode[7] |
| 2017–2019 | Get Shorty | Pamela | Recurring[7] |
| 2017–2020 | Young Sheldon | Ms. Ingram | Recurring[7] |
| 2018 | Scandal | Krystal | 1 episode[1] |
| 2019 | Teachers | Yolanda | 1 episode[12] |
| Dollface | Nadine | 1 episode[13] | |
| 2019–2020 | Where's Waldo? | Cake Vendor / Wizard Doubloon (voice) | 2 episodes[1] |
| 2020 | ThunderCats Roar | Barbastella (voice) | 2 episodes[1] |
| The Boss Baby: Back in Business | Pearl (voice) | 1 episode[1] | |
| 2020–2022 | Doug Unplugs | Kath (voice) | Recurring[14] |
| 2021 | A Black Lady Sketch Show | Halle | 1 episode |
| 2021–present | Ghosts | Alberta | Main role[4] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Undertaker's Wife | Angela | [15] |
| 2022 | Tell It Like a Woman | Debra | [16] |
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane | [17] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Webby Awards | Social, Arts & Entertainment | Hashtag Booked | Won | [18] |
| 2022 | HCA TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy | Ghosts | Nominated | [19] |
| 2024 | Astra Television Awards[a] | Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series | Won | [20] | |
| Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series | Pending | [21] |
Notes
- ^ Formerly known as the HCA TV Awards.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Kuperinsky, Amy (7 October 2021). "Meet 'Ghosts' star Danielle Pinnock. How Jersey's joyful spirit is making people laugh all pandemic long". NJ.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Luster, Krystal (2018-08-03). "Danielle Pinnock: One Woman, One Voice, Endless Possibilities". Twenty4Seven Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g Wells, Veronica (2016-12-01). "Danielle Pinnock Is Standing In The Yes Of Her Blossoming Acting Career". Essence. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b c Yates, Phoebe (2021-10-27). "This Denzel Washington Quote Changed Everything for 'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock". Backstage. Archived from the original on 2021-10-31.
- ^ a b Gao, Max (19 September 2022). "Danielle Pinnock Wants Lizzo to Guest Star on Ghosts". W Magazine. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Felicia (2021-02-26). "How Hashtag Booked's Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Renee Frederick Are Using Comedy as Activism". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b c d e Wynn, Ron (2021-10-21). "Danielle Pinnock Lands a New Role". The Tennessee Tribune. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Lindsay, Benjamin; Mink, Casey (2021-11-17). "25 On-the-Rise Performers You Need to Know in 2022". Backstage. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ Nguyen, Hanh; McFarland, Melanie (2021-12-29). "From ghosts to cannibals, here are the 10 breakout TV performances of the year". Salon. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Danielle Pinnock To Host 37th Annual Artios Awards". Awardsdaily. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Ghosts Star Danielle Pinnock Renews Vows in 'Do-Over' Wedding After Getting Married in a Hospital ICU". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Smith, Gabrielle Alexandra (2018-11-09). "Danielle Pinnock Discusses TV Land's 'Teachers' and 'Young Sheldon'". At the Movies Online. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ Lucas, Jessica (2021-10-10). "How Jersey's cheerful spirit is making people laugh all pandemic long – List23". List23. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ Sledge, Philip (2021-10-08). "Ghosts Cast: Where You've Seen The CBS Sitcom Stars Before". CINEMABLEND. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "The Undertaker's Wife (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ "Tell It Like a Woman (2021)". Radio Times. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock Latest to Board Prime Video Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane' with Eddie Murphy". 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Social Content Series Hashtag Booked". Webby Awards. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (2022-07-07). "'This Is Us,' 'Succession,' 'Severance' Lead 2022 HCA TV Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2024-01-09). "'The Boys,' 'Succession' Land Most Honors at Astra TV Awards — Full Winners List". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "2023 Black Reel TV Award Nominees". Black Reel Awards. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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