| Genneya Walton | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1999-02-22) February 22, 1999 (age 25) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Genneya Walton (born February 22, 1999) is an American actress. She is known for playing Bryden Bandweth in Project Mc, and Chloe Barris in BlackAF.
Early life
Genneya Walton was born in Chicago, Illinois. She started her career as a dancer at the age of 7.
Career
Walton appeared in episodic roles in the television shows: Jessie, Extant, The Thundermans, Kirby Buckets, School of Rock, Criminal Minds, Adam Ruins Everything, 9-1-1 and The Resident.
In 2014, Walton made her feature film debut in the role of Renata in the direct-to-video musical An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight opposite Erin Pitt, Grace Davidson and Devyn Nekoda.
From 2015 to 2017, Walton was cast to play the main role in the comedy series Project Mc.
In 2020, she was cast for a role as Chloe Barris in Netflix television series BlackAF alongside Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones.
In 2022, Walton appeared in the supernatural teen comedy film Darby and the Dead starring Riele Downs and Auliʻi Cravalho, which was released by 20th Century Studios as a Hulu original film on December 2, 2022. She was also in Never Have I Ever's final season.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight | Renata | Direct-to-video film |
| 2015 | Jessie | Nora St. Claire | Episode: "Dance, Dance, Resolution" |
| 2015 | Extant | Teenage Tera | 4 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | The Thundermans | Simone Kickbutt | Episodes: "Cape Fear", "Chutes and Splatters" |
| 2015–2017 | Project Mc | Bryden Bandweth | Main role |
| 2016 | Kirby Buckets | Birds | Episode: "Twinsies" |
| 2016 | School of Rock | Maddy Wayne | Episode: "Freddy Fights for His Right to Party" |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds | Francesca Morales | Episode: "Sick Day" |
| 2017 | Adam Ruins Everything | Winnie | Episode: "Adam Ruins Science" |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 | Laila Creedy | Episodes: "Next of Kin", "Worst Day Ever" |
| 2019 | The Resident | Valerie | Episode: "Emergency Contact" |
| 2020 | BlackAF | Chloe Barris | Main role |
| 2022 | Darby and the Dead | Bree | Supporting role |
| 2023 | Never Have I Ever | Lindsay Thompson | Supporting role (Season 4) |
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane | Joy Carver | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Daredevil: Born Again | BB Urich | Post-production |
References
- "Genneya Walton on Playing Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones' Daughter in '#BlackAF'". TheWrap. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- Darwish, Meaghan (20 December 2019). "'#BlackExcellence': Netflix Rounds Out Cast of Kenya Barris & Rashida Jones Series". TV Insider. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- "We got to #spendtime with Genneya Walton". Leonard & Church. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- "Against The Wild Stars CJ Adams and Erin Pitt Interview". February 24, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- "An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight Blu-ray". Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- "The New Girl". Project Mc. Season 1. Episode 1. August 7, 2015. Event occurs at 19:10. Netflix.
Bryden: Whoa! Wait. McKeyla McAlister. That's MC. MC-squared!
- "Genneya Walton Hopes #blackAF Moves Families to Be Honest". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- Betancourt, Bianca (2020-05-06). "#BlackAF's Genneya Walton & Iman Benson Are the Show's Sole Voices of Reason". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- Kroll, Justin (October 22, 2021). "20th Century Lands Rights To 'Darby Harper Wants You To Know' Starring Storm Reid". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
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