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Danielle Deadwyler Biography
Danielle Deadwyler is an American actress and writer. She is best known for starring as LaQuita “Quita” Maxwell in Tyler Perry’s primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots.
Danielle Deadwyler Age | Danielle Deadwyler Birthday
Danielle was born on May 3, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is 36 years old as of 2018.
Danielle Deadwyler Education
Danielle was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Southwest Atlanta. She attended Columbia University where she received a Master’s of Arts in American Studies.
Danielle Deadwyler Greenleaf
Danielle appeared in a television drama series known as Greenleaf. It was created by Craig Wright, and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate Television. Clement Virgo also serves as an executive producer and director. It stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, and Merle Dandridge. It premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network on June 21, 2016.
Danielle Deadwyler PhotoDanielle Deadwyler Career
Danielle began her career appearing on stage productions, include Charlotte’s Web, The Real Tweenagers of Atlanta, and For Colored Girls.She received positive reviews for leading performance in Alliance Theatre’s The C.A. Lyons Project. She made her film debut playing the leading role in the 2012 drama A Cross to Bear directed by Travon Potts.
In 2015, Deadwyler had guest starring role in the second season of BET drama series, Being Mary Jane. Later that year, she joined the cast of Tyler Perry’s primetime soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots playing LaQuita “Quita” Maxwell.
Year |
Title |
Role |
2018
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Atlanta
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Tami
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Jane and Emma
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Jane Manning
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2016
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Greenleaf
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Stacy
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2015
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Being Mary Jane
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Naima
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The Youth
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Hoda
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2015–present
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The Haves and the Have Nots
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LaQuita “Quita” Maxwell
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2014
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Ir/Reconcilable
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Maria
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2013
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Sweet, Sweet Country
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Ndizeye
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2012
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A Cross to Bear
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Erica Moses
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2010
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Cyburbia
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Cyburbia
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