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Danielle Pinnock

b. 1988

American actress, comedian and writer

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About Danielle Pinnock

Born 1988. Danielle Pinnock is an American comedian, entertainer, screenwriter and actor, known for Ghosts (2021 TV series) and Young Sheldon.

Danielle Pinnock (born May 11, 1988)

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.

Early life Pinnock was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Jamaican immigrant parents, and from age 10 was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Beginning in fifth grade, she performed in local theater productions at school and at the Garage Theater Group. In high school at Saddle River Day School, she was active in performing arts activities. Shortly after, she was cast in her first television role on NBC's This Is Us.

Pinnock gained wider prominence as a main cast member on the 2021 CBS comedy Ghosts, on which she plays Alberta, a 1920s era jazz singer. Salon hailed her acting as one of 10 breakout performances of 2021. She won in 2024 Astra Award and a 2025 NAACP Image Award, as well a Black Reel Award nomination for her performance.

In 2026, she is set to appear as a performer in the Off-Broadway revival of Whoopi Goldberg's The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center Theatre. Directed by Whitney White she will star alongside Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback and Kecia Lewis.

Personal life Pinnock resides in Los Angeles. In 2013 she married British dialect coach Jack Wallace, whom she met while in her graduate program at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

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Ghosts (2021 TV series), Young Sheldon
Education
Saddle River Day School, Temple University, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Danielle Pinnock?

American actress, comedian and writer

When was Danielle Pinnock born?

Danielle Pinnock was born on 11 May 1988 in Boston.

What is Danielle Pinnock's occupation?

Danielle Pinnock is a comedian, entertainer, screenwriter and actor.

What is Danielle Pinnock known for?

Danielle Pinnock is known for Ghosts (2021 TV series) and Young Sheldon.

What nationality is Danielle Pinnock?

Danielle Pinnock is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danielle Pinnock

· Wikidata: Q110236251

· DBpedia: Danielle Pinnock

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