| Birth Name: | Ioana Grațiela Brâncuși |
| Birth Date: | 23 July 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Timișoara, Romania |
| Occupation: | Actress, Photographer |
| Years Active: | 2021–present |
| Spouse: | [1] |
Grațiela Brâncuși (born 23 July 1989) is a Romanian actress, based in the United States. She is known for her debut role as Noemi in the Paramount+ limited-run series 1883 (2021–2022) and Mayor of Kingstown (2023).
Ioana Grațiela Brâncuși was born in Timișoara, Romania, on 23 July 1989. She is the great-grand-niece of Constantin Brâncuși.[2] Brancuși was raised by her mother after her parents' divorce. Her sister is eleven years older than she is. Brancuși 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]
Brâncuși made her debut in theaters. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, she started auditioning.[2] In December 2021, Brâncuși 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 Brâncuși joined the Mayor of Kingstown cast for the second season. It premiered on January 15, 2023.[7]
Brâncuși 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] The divorce was finalized in 2022.[9]
Apart from acting, she has an interest in photography and reading.[2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 1883 | Noemi | Recurring role; 10 episodes | ||
| 2023 | Mayor of Kingstown | Tatiana | Recurring role; 5 episodes |