“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC mockumentary series that has just entered its second season.

It premiered in December 2021, and quickly became a must-watch.

This year, the show was nominated for sevenEmmys, and received three wins.

Quinta Brunson smiling

The cast of “Abbott Elementary” includes many actors who had a hand in shaping popular culture.

Humor is kind of conceptual, the shared emotion and that’s where I always lived."

Her humor continues to keep us laughing from week to week.

Quinta Brunson in “A Black Lady Sketch Show”, Quinta Brunson at the 74 Emmy Awards

Brunson’s humor won her the award for Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series at the 2022Emmys.

James was primarily known for her stand-up comedy prior to the show’s premiere.

James was drawn to “Abbott Elementary” because of its script.

Janelle James standup, Janelle James at the Essence Black Woman in Hollywood Awards

She told the New York Times, “It was funny.

I’m a comedian, so that appeals to me.”

In 2016 she gained fame when she opened for comic Chris Rock (The Root).

Tyler James Williams young, at the 74 Emmy Awards

Much ofJames’s standuprevolves around her three sons.

I’d like to be that man, at some point."

Williams reminded People that the first time he attended an award show, he was only 13 years old.

Sheryl Lee Ralph at the permiere of Dreamgirls, Sheryl Lee Ralph at the 74th Emmy Awards

“Abbott Elementary” is his first big recurring role since he was a child star.

This year saw her firstEmmynomination and win for the category of Outstanding Supporting Character In A Comedy Series.

(Jackee Harry was the first.)

Lisa Ann Walter

Ralph told People, “I had no idea that people would see the subtleties in the work.

It’s very easy for people to miss the layers that you put in sometimes as an actor.

And they saw it all” (viaThe AP).

Chris Perfetti at the Emmys, Chris Perfetti in 2012 at the Theater World Awards

Ralph has credits in every pop in of media.

Her television credits include “Moesha” and “Instant Moms.”

After decades in the industry, Ralph more than deserves her Emmy win.

William Stanford Davis in 2014, William Stanford Davis at the 74th Emmy Awards

She felt like the part was written for her and fell in love with the script instantly.

Before “Abbot Elementary,” Walter was known mostly as a stand-up comedian and film actress.

The actor has already appeared in the first two episodes of the show’s second season.

Zack Fox in 2019 peace signs, Abbott Elementary rap

In high school, Davis was in a band called the Fabulous Paramount Revue.

However, seeing Sidney Poitier on the big screen is what caused him to fall in love with acting.

The role is fitting for Fox, an emerging rapper and comedian.

Reggie Hayes at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards, Reggie Hayes interviews with Comedy Hype,

He dropped his first single “Square up” in 2018 which went viral.

Tariq is Janine’s ex-boyfriend.

According toComplex, Fox’s career started with comedic viral Tweets under the alias Bootymath.

Mitra Jouhari stand-up Abbott Elementary scene

However, around the time he dropped his first single, he dropped the alias.

Superintendent" as the Superintendent.

The episode “Ava vs.

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The Superintendent” is about Ava’s last chance to prove competency in her position as principal.

To save her job, Ava must ace a presentation to the school board.

However, when the show ended in 2008, the actor struggled to find work.

Pretty much, I was just another guy."

Hopefully “Abbott Elementary” will serve as a door opening for him.

The character serves as a challenge for pushover Janine, who is forced to finally stand up for herself.

Mitra Jouhari is a writer, comedian, and actress.

According toCincinnati Magazine, her career started with an internship on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart.

We’re betting “Abbott Elementary” won’t be the last we’ll see of this writer/actress/comedian.