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Genneya Walton
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California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Genneya Walton is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles as Bryden Bandweth in the TV show Project Mc2 and as Chloe Barris in the series BlackAF. She has also appeared in many other popular television shows and movies.
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Early Life and First Steps
Genneya Walton was born in California, USA. She started her journey in entertainment at a young age. When she was just 7 years old, she began her career as a dancer. This early start helped her develop skills that would later be useful in her acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Genneya Walton has appeared in many different television shows and films. She often played guest roles in popular series, which helped her gain experience.
Early TV Appearances
Before landing bigger roles, Genneya was seen in episodes of several well-known TV shows. These included Jessie, The Thundermans, and School of Rock. She also appeared in crime dramas like Criminal Minds and medical dramas such as 9-1-1 and The Resident.
First Movie Role
In 2014, Genneya made her first movie appearance. She played the character Renata in the musical film An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight. This movie was released directly to video.
Starring in Project Mc2
From 2015 to 2017, Genneya had a main role in the comedy series Project Mc2. In this show, she played Bryden Bandweth. The series was about smart girls who used science and spy skills to solve mysteries. This role made her very popular with young audiences.
BlackAF and Other Roles
In 2020, Genneya took on another main role as Chloe Barris in the Netflix TV series BlackAF. She starred alongside actors Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones.
More recently, in 2022, Genneya appeared in the supernatural teen comedy film Darby and the Dead. This movie was released on Hulu and featured Riele Downs and Auliʻi Cravalho. In 2023, she was also part of the final season of the popular Netflix series Never Have I Ever, playing Lindsay Thompson. She also appeared in the holiday film Candy Cane Lane.
Looking ahead, Genneya is set to be a main cast member in the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again, where she will play BB Urich.
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