Gabrielle Dennis facts for kids
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Gabrielle Dennis
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![]() Gabrielle Dennis in 2018
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Born |
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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Alma mater | Howard University |
Occupation | Actress, comedian, singer, television host |
Years active | 1990–present |
Gabrielle Dennis is a talented American actress and comedian. She is well-known for her funny roles, especially in the HBO sketch comedy show A Black Lady Sketch Show. She has also appeared in many other popular TV shows and movies.
Early Life and Education
Gabrielle Dennis grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She started learning to dance when she was just four years old! By the time she was in fifth grade, she was already getting her first acting jobs.
After high school, Gabrielle went to Howard University. She studied communications and also took many theater classes. After graduating, she even worked as a camera operator at a news station for a while.
Her Acting Journey
Gabrielle Dennis has a wide range of talents. She has experience in dancing, theater, stand-up comedy, and singing. This mix of skills has helped her shine in many different roles.
In 2008, Gabrielle got a big break playing Janay Brice in The Game, a comedy series on The CW. When the show was canceled, fans really wanted it back! Their support helped the show return on BET, and Gabrielle got to play Janay for two more seasons. While working on The Game, she also appeared in movies like Bring It On: Fight to the Finish and The Marc Pease Experience. She also played Denise Roy in the show Blue Mountain State on Spike.
After these roles, Gabrielle appeared as a guest star in several other TV series. These included Franklin & Bash, Bones, Justified, and Baby Daddy. In 2015, she landed a main role as Pippy Rosewood in the Fox show Rosewood. Pippy was a smart toxicology expert and the sister of the main character.
Notable Roles and Projects
Gabrielle has continued to take on exciting roles. She had a recurring part as Candace in the popular show Insecure. She also plays Tasha in the Netflix series The Upshaws.
A very special role for Gabrielle was playing the famous singer Whitney Houston in the BET miniseries The Bobby Brown Story. This show was seen by many people in 2018.
Also in 2018, she joined the Marvel Comics world! She played Tilda Johnson in the series Luke Cage. You might have also seen her in funny Old Spice commercials with comedian Deon Cole.
Most recently, in 2023, Gabrielle Dennis started playing the main character, Cass, in the Apple TV+ series The Big Door Prize. This shows she's still busy with many interesting projects!