Danielle Deadwyler: podcast appearances and interviews

Danielle Deadwyler, born on May 3, 1982, is an American actress known for her performances in film and television. She began her career as a theatre actress in Atlanta, Georgia, and transitioned to screen acting with her debut in the 2012 drama film A Cross to Bear. Deadwyler has appeared in various television series, including the primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots from 2015 to 2017, the drama series P-Valley in 2020, and the miniseries Station Eleven from 2021 to 2022, as well as From Scratch in 2022. Her work in the film industry includes notable roles in The Harder They Fall in 2021, where she gained critical acclaim. She portrayed Mamie Till in the film Till (2022), a role that earned her nominations for the British Academy Film Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2024, Deadwyler played a conflicted mother in The Piano Lesson, a performance that also received a SAG Award nomination. Recognized for her impactful work, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2025.