Miles Brown (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Miles Brown
Brown in 2016
Born	(2004-12-28) December 28, 2004 (age 20) Oxnard, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor dancer rapper
Years active	2009–present
Parent(s)	Jack "Wildchild" Brown Cyndee Brown

Miles Brown (born December 28, 2004) is a talented American actor, dancer, and rapper. You might know him best as Jack Johnson from the popular ABC comedy show Black-ish. He also goes by his stage name, Baby Boogaloo.

Miles Brown's Early Life and Career

Miles Brown was born on December 28, 2004, in Oxnard, California. His dad is a rapper named Jack Brown, and his mom is Cyndee Brown. Miles has an older sister. His dad is African-American, and his mom has Filipino and Mexican family roots.

Dancing Star from a Young Age

Miles started dancing when he was very young. He appeared in music videos like "Yeah 3x" and "Loving You Is Killing Me". He also danced on the children's TV show Yo Gabba Gabba!.

When he was just 5 years old, Miles was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He also competed on the fifth season of America's Got Talent as part of a dance group called Future Funk. His first movie role was in the dance-drama film Battlefield America. From 2010 to 2014, Miles was also part of a dance group called Alias Dance Company.

Becoming a TV Star on Black-ish

In 2014, Miles got a big role in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. He played Jack Johnson, one of the main characters, alongside actors Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. The show was created by Kenya Barris.

For his amazing work on Black-ish, Miles has been nominated for many awards. These include four NAACP Image Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He even won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor.

Other Projects and Voice Acting

Between 2014 and 2016, Miles also appeared in several short films. He and Marsai Martin, who plays his twin sister on Black-ish, lent their voices to the characters Jack and Jill on the animated show Goldie & Bear. Miles also showed off his dance skills in Cirque du Soleil's special benefit show, One Night for One Drop.

In 2018, Miles took on a main role in the independent film Boy Genius, acting alongside Rita Wilson. That same year, he released his first song, "NBA." He also competed on the first season of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, where he was a runner-up. The Hollywood Reporter magazine named him one of Hollywood's top 30 stars under 18.

Music Career and Leadership

In October 2020, Miles released his first album called We the Future. Famous producers like Madlib worked on the album. It also featured other artists like Jidenna and Slick Rick, plus his dad, Wildchild.

Miles Brown is also the youngest member of the Jr. NBA Leadership Council. This shows he's not just a star in entertainment but also a leader for young people.

Miles Brown's Work in Film and TV

Miles has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

Music Videos

Television Shows

Miles Brown's Music

Miles Brown released his first album in 2020.

• We the Future (2020)

Awards and Nominations

Miles Brown has been recognized for his acting, especially for his role in Black-ish.