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Genneya Walton

Actor
Born February 22, 1999 (25 years)
Born and raised in Southern California, Genneya Walton began her career in the Arts as a dancer which eventually led to acting. In her biggest and most exciting role, Genneya stars as a series regular on Kenya Barris/Rashida Jones' new Netflix show #BlackAF premiering in April 2020. She was also a series regular on the Netflix show, Project MC2. Amongst her note-worthy roles are major recurring guest star appearances opposite Angela Bassett on 9-1-1, Steven Spielberg's Extant with Halle Berry and Nickelodeon's The Thundermans.

Not only is she a talented actress, Genneya is also a professional dancer who has graced the stage with Janet Jackson on her comeback tour, Will Smith at the Kids' Choice Awards, Kat Graham's Variety's Power of Youth along with many more live performances. Genneya has also trained in XMA (extreme martial arts) and stunts for film.

Genneya is an advocate for the homeless and hopes to help with the crisis in Los Angeles.
Known For
  • Candy Cane Lane
  • #blackAF
  • Dead Sea
  • Project Mc²
  • Darby and the Dead
  • Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight

Filmography

2025
Daredevil: Born Again (TV Series) · as Bb Urich
2024
Dead Sea · as Tessa Miles
2023
Candy Cane Lane · as Joy Carver
2022
2020
Never Have I Ever (TV Series) · as Ms. Thompson
2020
#blackAF (TV Series) · as Chloe Barris
2018
The Resident (TV Series) · as Valerie
2018
9-1-1 (TV Series) · as Laila Creedy
2016
School of Rock (TV Series) · as Maddy Wayne
2015
Adam Ruins Everything (TV Series) · as Winnie
2015
Project Mc² (TV Series) · as Bryden Bandweth
2014
Kirby Buckets (TV Series) · as Bird
2014
2014
Extant (TV Series) · as Terra
2013
The Thundermans (TV Series) · as Simone
2012
2011
Jessie (TV Series) · as Nora
2011
The X Factor (US) (TV Series) · as Principal Dancer
2011
Mobbed (TV Series) · as Principal Dancer
2005
Criminal Minds (TV Series) · as Francesca Morales

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