Janice LeAnn Brown is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Billie, the lead character in Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
Brown first gained recognition for portraying the younger version of Rue in HBO’s Euphoria before appearing in several television series and films, establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s promising young actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Janice LeAnn Brown
- Stage Name: Janice LeAnn Brown
- Born: September 27, 2010
- Age: 15 years old
- Birthplace: United States
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Height: 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm)
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Brown
- Siblings: One
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $500,000 USD
Early Life and Education
Janice LeAnn Brown was born on September 27, 2010, in the United States, to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. She grew up with one older brother, who inspired her interest in acting. She is of African-American ethnicity
During her early childhood, she lived in Columbia, South Carolina, Upstate New York, and Colorado before her family settled in Los Angeles, California, where she began professional acting training at the age of four.
Career
Janice LeAnn Brown began acting professionally in 2017, making her first speaking appearance in Do You Want to See a Dead Body?
She soon appeared in television series including Black-ish, Growing Up Immigrant, Muppet Babies: Play Date, Just Roll with It, and HBO’s Euphoria, where she portrayed the young version of Rue, played by Zendaya.
Janice later expanded into film with roles in Endings, Beginnings, Playing with Beethoven, and Montross: Blood Rules.
She achieved her breakthrough in 2024 after being cast as Billie, the lead wizard-in-training in Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a sequel to the popular Wizards of Waverly Place franchise.
The role introduced her to a global audience and established her as one of Disney’s rising young stars. Most recently, she has continued starring in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place while also appearing in Vampirina: Teenage Vampire, further expanding her television career.
Awards and Nominations
- Kids’ Choice Awards – Favourite Female TV Star (Kids) – Nominee (2025)
- Series Em Cena Awards – Best Actress in a Teen Series – Nominee (2025)
Social Media
- Instagram: @janiceleannbrown
Personal Life
Janice LeAnn Brown, 15, is single and has no children and stands 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) tall. She enjoys roller skating, listening to music, playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and caring for her dog.
Her favourite music artists include Sade and Jhené Aiko, and she has cited Gina Rodriguez as one of her acting inspirations.
Net Worth
Janice LeAnn Brown has a net worth of $500,000 USD. Her income is primarily derived from acting in television series and films, commercial appearances, voice work, and other entertainment-related projects. Her leading role in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has significantly contributed to her growing career and financial success.
Filmography
- Black-ish
- Do You Want to See a Dead Body?
- Growing Up Immigrant
- Endings, Beginnings
- Euphoria
- Playing with Beethoven
- Just Roll with It
- Best Foot Forward
- Montross: Blood Rules
- Fathead
- Bunk’d
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
- Vampirina: Teenage Vampire