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Gabrielle Dennis Biography

Birth Name:Gabrielle Dennis

Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for an NAACP Theater Award for best ensemble for "The Cell Block" in 2013
  • Graduated from Howard University with a degree in theater
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "A Mom for Christmas" in 1990
  • Best known for playing Janay in "The Game" and Denise Roy in "Blue Mountain State․"
  • In addition to starring in the short film "A Super Secret" in 2014, he was also the writer, producer and director
  • Appeared in a commercial for State Farm Insurance alongside Selita Ebanks in 2011

Awards

  • 2017GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for Television: nominated
  • 2019Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2021Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: winner