Logan Browning facts for kids
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Logan Laurice Browning
June 9, 1989 |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
Logan Laurice Browning, born on June 9, 1989, is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. Many people know her as Samantha White in the Netflix series Dear White People. She also played Sasha in the 2007 film Bratz: The Movie. Other notable roles include Brianna Brown in Meet the Browns, Jelena Howard in the VH1 series Hit the Floor, and Zora in the PlayStation Network series Powers.
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Early Life and Education
Logan Browning was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. She has a mixed background. Her mother is white, and her biological father is African American. Her adoptive father is also mixed race, and her adoptive mother is African American.
As a child, Logan was very active. She danced for a local ballet company. She also enjoyed cheerleading when she was in junior high school. Later, she attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Acting Career Highlights
Logan Browning started acting at a young age. In 2003, she took classes at the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Atlanta. Her first acting job was in the teen TV series Summerland. She played a character named Carrie.
Early TV Roles
From 2005 to 2006, Logan appeared in the Nickelodeon series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. In this show, she played the character Vanessa. She also appeared in a music video for the song "Wild Out" by Dijon Talton.
Starring in Bratz: The Movie
In 2007, Logan Browning got a big role. She starred as Sasha, one of the main characters, in Bratz: The Movie. This movie was based on the very popular fashion dolls.
More TV Appearances
Logan joined the cast of Meet the Browns in its second season. She took over the role of Brianna Ortiz. She also made brief appearances in music videos for "Rockstar" by Prima J and "U Got Me" by B5. Logan also had a recurring role on the Disney XD series Pair of Kings.
Hit the Floor and Dear White People
In 2011, Logan appeared in two episodes of The Secret Circle. This TV series was based on novels by L.J. Smith. In April 2012, she was cast as Jelena Howard in the VH1 series Hit the Floor. Even though the show involved a lot of dancing, Logan was not a professional dancer before joining. She was chosen for her acting skills and trained for eight months before filming began.
In July 2016, it was announced that Logan Browning would star as Samantha White in the Netflix series Dear White People. This show is a satirical drama. In 2017, she also played Lizzie in the Netflix horror film The Perfection, which was released on May 24, 2019.
Film and Television Roles
Logan Browning has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Bratz: The Movie | Sasha | |
2013 | Breaking at the Edge | Sara | |
2015 | Brotherly Love | Trina | |
2019 | The Perfection | Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wells |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004–2005 | Summerland | Carrie | 4 episodes |
2005–2006 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Vanessa | 5 episodes |
2009–2011 | Meet the Browns | Brianna Brown | Main role (Seasons 2–5); 106 episodes |
2010–2013 | Pair of Kings | Rebecca Dawson | 6 episodes |
2011 | The Secret Circle | Sally Matthews | Episodes: "Bound" and "Loner" |
2013–2018 | Hit the Floor | Jelena Howard | Main role (Seasons 1–4); 33 episodes |
2014 | Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse | Shawn | 2 episodes |
2015 | Powers | Zora | 10 episodes |
2016 | Survivor's Remorse | Trina | Guest star |
2017–2021 | Dear White People | Samantha White | Main cast |
2018 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself, Guest Judge | Season 10 Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth" |
2021 | Young Justice: Phantoms | Onyx (voice) | 4 episodes |
2022 | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | College Penny Proud (voice) | Episode: "When You Wish Upon a Roker" |
TBA | Criminal | Jenny |
See also
In Spanish: Logan Browning para niños