Gratiela Brancusi
Born
Ioana Gratiela Brâncuși

(1989-07-23) 23 July 1989
Timișoara, Romania
Occupation(s)Actress, Photographer
Years active2021–present
Spouse
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(m. 2017; div. 2021)​
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Gratiela Brancusi (born 23 July 1989) is a Romani and Greek Romanian-born American actress. She is known for her debut role as Noemi in the Paramount+ limited-run series 1883 (2021–2022) and Mayor of Kingstown (2023).

Early life and education

Ioana Gratiela Brancusi was born in Timișoara, Romania, on 23 July 1989. She is the great-grand-niece of Constantin Brâncuși.[2] Brancusi was raised by her mother after her parents' divorce. Her sister is eleven years older than she. Brancusi is Romani on her father's side.[3] She moved to Los Angeles.[4]

She studied Journalism at the University of Bucharest and is a member of The Actors’ Gang Theater Ensemble.[2]

Career

Brancusi made her debut in theaters. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, she started auditioning.[2] In December 2021, Brancusi was announced as Noemi, a Romani widow, in Paramount+ limited-run series 1883.[5] A year later she signed with Elevate Entertainment for management in all areas.[6]

In September 2022, it was announced that Brancusi joined the Mayor of Kingstown cast for the second season. It premiered on January 15, 2023.[7]

Personal life

Brancusi married Tim Robbins on February 1, 2017. They separated on July 1, 2020. The marriage was kept private[8][1] until Robbins filed for divorce in January 2021.[1]

Apart from acting, she has an interest in photography and reading.[2]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2022 1883 Noemi Recurring role; 10 episodes [5]
2023 Mayor of Kingstown Tatiana Recurring role; 5 episodes [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rice, Nicholas (February 3, 2021). "Tim Robbins Was Secretly Married to Gratiela Brancusi for Over 3 Years, Divorce Documents Reveal". People. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sraban Neog, Anupal (29 August 2022). "Who is Gratiela Brancusi? All about Tim Robbins' ex-wife as couple officially settle divorce". SK Pop. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  3. ↑ "Meet Gratiela Brancusi, star of '1883'". Rose & Ivy. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "'1883' Breakout Gratiela Brancusi Signs With Elevate Entertainment". 2 March 2022.
  5. 1 2 Petski, Denise (November 18, 2021). "Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' Prequel '1883' Announces Full Cast Ahead Of December Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (March 2, 2022). "'1883' Breakout Gratiela Brancusi Signs With Elevate Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  7. 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (September 20, 2022). "'Mayor Of Kingstown': Gratiela Brancusi & Lane Garrison Join Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ Kirkpatrick, Emily (January 28, 2021). "Tim Robbins's Divorce Ends a Marriage No One Even Knew Had Happened". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
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