Genneya Walton

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Genneya Walton
Born
California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active2014–present

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

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Early life

Genneya Walton was born in California. [3] She started her career as a dancer at the age of 7. [4]

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. [5] [6]

From 2015 to 2017, Walton was cast to play the main role in the comedy series Project Mc2 . [7]

In 2020, she was cast for a role as Chloe Barris in Netflix television series BlackAF alongside Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones. [8] [9]

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

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearFilmRoleNotes
2014 An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight RenataDirect-to-video film
2015 Jessie Nora St. ClaireEpisode: "Dance, Dance, Resolution"
2015 Extant Teenage Tera4 episodes
2015–2016 The Thundermans Simone KickbuttEpisodes: "Cape Fear", "Chutes and Splatters"
2015–2017 Project Mc2 Bryden BandwethMain cast; 26 episodes
2016 Kirby Buckets BirdsEpisode: "Twinsies"
2016 School of Rock Maddy WayneEpisode: "Freddy Fights for His Right to Party"
2016 Criminal Minds Francesca MoralesEpisode: "Sick Day"
2017 Adam Ruins Everything WinnieEpisode: "Adam Ruins Science"
2018 9-1-1 Laila CreedyEpisodes: "Next of Kin", "Worst Day Ever"
2019 The Resident ValerieEpisode: "Emergency Contact"
2020 BlackAF Chloe BarrisMain cast; 8 episodes
2022 Darby and the Dead BreeTV film
2023 Never Have I Ever Lindsay Thompson6 episodes
2023 Candy Cane Lane Joy CarverTV film
2025–present Daredevil: Born Again BB UrichMain cast; 8 episodes

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 (20 December 2019). "'#BlackExcellence': Netflix Rounds Out Cast of Kenya Barris & Rashida Jones Series". TV Insider. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  3. ↑ "'Daredevil: Born Again' Star Genneya Walton Wants To Work With Zendaya Next [Exclusive]". Elite Daily. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  4. ↑ "We got to #spendtime with Genneya Walton". Leonard & Church. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  5. ↑ "Against The Wild Stars CJ Adams and Erin Pitt Interview". February 24, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  6. ↑ "An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight Blu-ray" . Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  7. ↑ "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!
  8. ↑ "Genneya Walton Hopes #blackAF Moves Families to Be Honest". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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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