Genneya Walton

Genneya Walton

25 · Born: Feb 22, 1999

2023

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Born Feb 22, 1999 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Biography

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.

Career

2023
Candy Cane Lane
Candy Cane Lane as Joy Carver
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Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever as Ms. Thompson
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2022
Darby and the Dead
Darby and the Dead as Bree
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2020
#BlackAF
#BlackAF as Chloe Barris
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2015
Project Mc²
Project Mc² as Bryden Bandweth
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Extant
Extant as Terra
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Jessie
Jessie as Nora
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2014
Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight