Logan Browning facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Logan Browning
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Browning at WonderCon 2015
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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 playing Samantha White in the 2017 Netflix series Dear White People. She also played Sasha in the 2007 movie Bratz: The Movie. You might also know her as Brianna Brown in Meet the Browns, Jelena Howard in the VH1 show Hit the Floor, and Zora in the PlayStation Network series Powers.
Her Early Life
Logan Browning was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her birth parents were white and African American. Her adoptive parents are African American. When she was growing up, she enjoyed many activities. She danced for a local ballet company and was a cheerleader in junior high. She later attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her Acting Career
Logan started acting at a young age. She took classes at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Atlanta in 2003. Her first acting role was as Carrie in the teen series Summerland. She also played Vanessa in the Nickelodeon show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide from 2005 to 2006.
In 2007, Browning got a big role. She starred as Sasha in the movie Bratz: The Movie. This film was based on the popular fashion dolls.
Later, Logan joined the cast of Meet the Browns in its second season. She took over the role of Brianna Ortiz. She also had a repeating role on the Disney XD series Pair of Kings.
In April 2012, Browning was chosen to play Jelena Howard in VH1's Hit the Floor. Before this show, Logan was not a professional dancer. She was picked for her acting skills. She trained for eight months before the show started filming.
In July 2016, it was announced that Logan Browning would star in the Netflix series Dear White People. She played the main character, Samantha White. In 2017, Browning was also cast as Lizzie in the Netflix horror film The Perfection. This movie was released on May 24, 2019.
Films and TV Shows
| 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 |
| 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
