Genneya Walton

Genneya Walton (born February 22, 1999) is an American actress. She is known for playing Bryden Bandweth in Project Mc2, and Chloe Barris in BlackAF.[1][2]

Genneya Walton
Born (1999-02-22) February 22, 1999
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Early life

Genneya Walton was born in Chicago, Illinois. She started her career as a dancer at the age of 7.[3]

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.[4][5]

From 2015 to 2017, Walton was cast to play the main role in the comedy series Project Mc2.[6]

In 2020, she was cast for a role as Chloe Barris in Netflix television series BlackAF alongside Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones.[7][8]

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.[9] She was also in Never Have I Ever's final season.

Filmography
Television and film roles
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 Mc2 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)

References
  1. "Genneya Walton on Playing Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones' Daughter in '#BlackAF'". TheWrap. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  2. Darwish, Meaghan. "'#BlackExcellence': Netflix Rounds Out Cast of Kenya Barris & Rashida Jones Series". TV Insider. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  3. "We got to #spendtime with Genneya Walton". Leonard & Church. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  4. "Against The Wild Stars CJ Adams and Erin Pitt Interview". February 24, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  5. "An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight Blu-ray". Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  6. "The New Girl". Project Mc2. Season 1. Episode 1. August 7, 2015. Event occurs at 19:10. Netflix. Bryden: Whoa! Wait. McKeyla McAlister. That's MC. MC-squared!
  7. "Genneya Walton Hopes #blackAF Moves Families to Be Honest". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  8. 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.
  9. 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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