Danielle Brisebois

Career overview

Danielle Anne Brisebois is an American producer, singer-songwriter, and former actress who was born on June 28, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City. She began her career as a child actress, most notably appearing as the orphan Molly in the original 1977 Broadway production of the musical Annie. Her television work includes a recurring role as Stephanie Mills, which she began in 1978 on the sitcom All in the Family. She continued to portray this character on the spin-off series Archie Bunker's Place from 1979 to 1983. Her performance in these roles earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

In addition to her acting work, Brisebois transitioned into a career as a musician and producer. During the 1990s, she recorded two solo albums titled Arrive All Over You and Portable Life. She was also a member of the band New Radicals and contributed to the songwriting for their album Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too. As a songwriter, she has written or co-written several tracks, including Natasha Bedingfield's songs Unwritten and Pocketful of Sunshine. Her professional credits also include work as a composer, and she is recognized for her involvement in the 2013 film Begin Again. She has been married to Nick Lashley since August 2, 2008.