Gabrielle Dennis was born on October 19, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio. An active and creative individual from a young age, she attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts, where she focused on dance and theater. Her passion for performance eventually led her to Howard University, from which she graduated with honors.
Dennis's first on-screen appearances came in the early 1990s with roles in television films such as A Mom for Christmas, starring Olivia Newton-John, and A Rage in Harlem, featuring Gregory Hines, Robin Givens, and Forest Whitaker. While these roles were limited in scope, they provided her early exposure to the acting industry.
From 1998 to 2000, Dennis co-hosted a youth-focused talk show that aired on BET, allowing her to connect with a broad teen audience. Her breakthrough came in 2004 with various video and television projects that began to build her reputation in Hollywood.
In 2006, Gabrielle Dennis showcased her comedic talent on Damon Wayans' sketch comedy show, The Underground. However, her popularity surged in 2008 when she joined the cast of the CW series The Game. She portrayed Janay, a pivotal character known as a friend of Malik Wright and girlfriend of Derwin Davis. This role brought Gabrielle widespread attention and marked a turning point in her career. After the show's initial cancellation, fan support led to its revival, and Dennis reprised her role for two additional seasons.
While working on The Game, Dennis secured a leading role in the television film Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, further elevating her career. She also appeared as Denise Roy, the girlfriend of Craig Shilo, in the first season of Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State. Although her character was later written out, the show added to her growing resume.
Dennis continued to make appearances in various television shows, including guest roles on Franklin & Bash, Baby Daddy, Justified, and Bones. In 2015, she earned notable recognition for her role as Pippy Rosewood in the FOX crime drama Rosewood. Her character was a witty and skilled toxicology expert, and the openly lesbian sister of the protagonist, Beaumont Rosewood.
| Birth Date: | 19 Oct, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Cincinnati |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Howard University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
