# Logan Browning

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American actress (born 1989)

Logan Browning Browning at WonderCon 2015 Born Logan Laurice Browning (1989-06-09) June 9, 1989 (age 37) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Alma mater Vanderbilt University Occupation Actress Years active 2004–present

**Logan Laurice Browning** (born June 9, 1989)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Samantha White in the 2017 [Netflix](/source/Netflix) satirical-drama series *[Dear White People](/source/Dear_White_People_(TV_series))*. She is also known for playing [Sasha](/source/Sasha_(Bratz)) in the 2007 film *[Bratz: The Movie](/source/Bratz_(film))*, Brianna Brown in *[Meet the Browns](/source/Meet_the_Browns_(TV_series))*, [Jelena Howard](/source/Jelena_Howard) on the [VH1](/source/VH1) series *[Hit the Floor](/source/Hit_the_Floor_(TV_series))*, and Zora in the [PlayStation Network](/source/PlayStation_Network) series *[Powers](/source/Powers_(American_TV_series))*.[2]

## Early life

Browning was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her biological mother is white and her biological father is African American. Her adoptive father is mixed race and her adoptive mother is of African-American ancestry.[3] Growing up, she did a lot of activities, from dancing for a local ballet company to cheerleading in junior high.[4] She attended [Vanderbilt University](/source/Vanderbilt_University) in [Nashville, Tennessee](/source/Nashville%2C_Tennessee).[5][6]

## Career

Logan Browning while promoting the 2007 film *Bratz: The Movie*

In 2003, Browning studied acting from a young age by taking classes at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Atlanta.[7] She made her acting debut in the teen series *[Summerland](/source/Summerland_(TV_series))* as the character Carrie, and played Vanessa in the [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon) series *[Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide](/source/Ned's_Declassified_School_Survival_Guide)* in 2005–06. She also appeared as the main love interest in [Dijon Talton](/source/Dijon_Talton)'s video for the song "Wild Out".

In 2007, Browning starred as one of the main characters, Sasha, in the live-action theatrical feature *[Bratz: The Movie](/source/Bratz_(film))*, based on the popular fashion doll line.

Browning joined the cast of *[Meet the Browns](/source/Meet_the_Browns_(TV_series))* during the second season, replacing Brianne Gould as the character Brianna Ortiz. She makes a brief appearance in [Prima J](/source/Prima_J)'s "[Rockstar](/source/Rockstar_(Prima_J_song))" music video, as well as [B5](/source/B5_(band))'s music video "U Got Me". Browning had a recurring role on the [Disney XD](/source/Disney_XD) series *[Pair of Kings](/source/Pair_of_Kings)*.

She appeared in two episodes of *[The Secret Circle](/source/The_Secret_Circle_(TV_series))*, a TV series based on the [novels of the same name](/source/The_Secret_Circle) by L.J. Smith. In April 2012, Browning was cast as [Jelena Howard](/source/Jelena_Howard) in VH1's *[Hit the Floor](/source/Hit_the_Floor_(TV_series))*. Before "Hit the Floor", Browning was not a professional dancer. She was cast for her acting ability and trained for 8 months before the series filming.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Browning starred alongside her *Hit the Floor* co-star, [Katherine Bailess](/source/Katherine_Bailess), in the YouTube comedic series *Shit Southern Women Say*.[8] In July 2016, it was announced that Browning would star in the role of Samantha White in the [Netflix](/source/Netflix) satirical-drama series *[Dear White People](/source/Dear_White_People_(TV_series))*.[9] In 2017, Browning was cast in the role of Lizzie in [Netflix](/source/Netflix) horror film *[The Perfection](/source/The_Perfection)*.[10] The film was released on May 24, 2019.[11]

## Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Bratz: The Movie Sasha 2013 Breaking at the Edge Sara 2015 Brotherly Love Trina 2019 The Perfection Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wells

Television Year Title Role Notes 2004–2005 Summerland Carrie 4 episodes 2005–2006 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Vanessa 5 episodes 2009–2011 Meet the Browns Brianna Brown Main role (Seasons 2–5); 106 episodes 2010–2013 Pair of Kings Rebecca Dawson 6 episodes 2011 The Secret Circle Sally Matthews Episodes: "Bound" and "Loner" 2013–2018 Hit the Floor Jelena Howard Main role (Seasons 1–4); 33 episodes 2014 Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse Shawn 2 episodes 2015 Powers Zora 10 episodes 2016 Survivor's Remorse Trina Guest star 2017–2021 Dear White People Samantha White Main cast 2018 RuPaul's Drag Race Herself, Guest Judge Season 10 Episode 4: "The Last Ball on Earth"[12] 2021 Young Justice: Phantoms Onyx (voice) 4 episodes 2022 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder College Penny Proud (voice) Episode: "When You Wish Upon a Roker" 2025 Harlem (TV series) Portia 5 episodes TBA Criminal Jenny [13]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Logan Browning](http://crowhavenroad.org/logan-browning/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121220050800/http://crowhavenroad.org/logan-browning/) December 20, 2012, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). crowhavenroad.org

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["'Dear White People' actress Logan Browning on Hollywood and giving back"](http://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/article/18612332/dear-white-people-actress-logan-browning-hollywood-giving-back). ESPN. February 3, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170207234057/http://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/article/18612332/dear-white-people-actress-logan-browning-hollywood-giving-back) from the original on February 7, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Breakfast Club: The Cast Of 'Dear White People' Talks Interracial Dating, Use Of The N-Word + More (Minute 26:40)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpCVQ-1fq-4). [WWPR-FM](/source/WWPR-FM) Power 105.1. May 3, 2018. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/mpCVQ-1fq-4) from the original on December 21, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Smith, Jennifer (August 2007). ["The Bratz Pack"](http://www.americancheerleader.com/). *American Cheerleader Magazine*. **13** (4): 28–30. Retrieved February 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Orenstein, Hannah (May 2, 2017). ["11 Things You Didn't Know About "Dear White People" Star Logan Browning"](http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a46862/things-you-didnt-know-about-dear-white-people-star-logan-browning/). *[Seventeen](/source/Seventeen_(American_magazine))*. New York City: [Hearst Communications](/source/Hearst_Communications). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241224093214/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a46862/things-you-didnt-know-about-dear-white-people-star-logan-browning/) from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Lawrence, Vanessa (June 9, 2017). ["Logan Browning on Race and Dear White People, Television's Most Necessary Show"](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/logan-browning-dear-white-people-netflix). *[W](/source/W_(magazine))*. New York City: [Condé Nast](/source/Cond%C3%A9_Nast). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250123045802/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/logan-browning-dear-white-people-netflix) from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Orenstein, Hannah (May 2, 2017). ["11 Things You Didn't Know About "Dear White People" Star Logan Browning"](http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a46862/things-you-didnt-know-about-dear-white-people-star-logan-browning/). *[Seventeen](/source/Seventeen_(American_magazine))*. New York City: [Hearst Communications](/source/Hearst_Communications). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241224093214/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a46862/things-you-didnt-know-about-dear-white-people-star-logan-browning/) from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Southern Women Channel"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12czKkoeW9KqtRB9IfDXig). *YouTube*. Retrieved August 4, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Netflix's 'Dear White People' Casts Brandon P. Bell & Logan Browning"](https://deadline.com/2016/07/dear-white-people-netflix-logan-browning-brandon-p-bell-1201789815/). Deadline. July 21, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200301154454/https://deadline.com/2016/07/dear-white-people-netflix-logan-browning-brandon-p-bell-1201789815/) from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** N'Duka, Amanda (December 18, 2017). ["'Dear White People' Star Logan Browning Joins Allison Williams In 'The Perfection'"](https://deadline.com/2017/12/dear-white-people-logan-browning-allison-willliams-the-perfection-movie-1202229133/). *[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. Los Angeles, California: [Penske Media Corporation](/source/Penske_Media_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220422084338/https://deadline.com/2017/12/dear-white-people-logan-browning-allison-willliams-the-perfection-movie-1202229133/) from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Hasty, Katie (December 30, 2018). ["Here's every 2019 movie release date so far"](https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/30/2019-movies/). *[Entertainment Weekly](/source/Entertainment_Weekly)*. New York City: [Meredith Corporation](/source/Meredith_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200911140246/https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/30/2019-movies/) from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Rudolph, Christopher (March 8, 2018). ["Shania Twain, "Broad City" Stars And More Join The Judges' Panel On "Drag Race" Season 10"](http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-judges-trailer/03/2018/). *newnownext.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180308230729/http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-judges-trailer/03/2018/) from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Browning_13-0)** Cordero, Rosy (June 5, 2024). ["*Dear White People*'s Logan Browning Set as Series Regular in Ed Brubaker's *Criminal*"](https://deadline.com/2024/06/logan-browning-cast-criminal-1235959723/). *Deadline*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240606010726/https://deadline.com/2024/06/logan-browning-cast-criminal-1235959723/) from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.

## External links

- [Logan Browning](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2503064/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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