Janice LeAnn Brown

Janice LeAnn Brown stars as series lead Billie, a mischievous young wizard-in-training, in the upcoming series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

Brown was born in September 2010 to a single mother who served in the U.S. Army. Raised initially and then adopted by her maternal grandparents, Brown spent her early years traveling between Columbia, South Carolina, and upstate New York and Colorado, where her mother was stationed. At the age of 4, Brown, along with her parents and big brother, moved to Los Angeles. Inspired by her brother’s acting pursuits, she decided at a young age that she wanted to pursue acting herself and began extensive training for two and a half years.

Her acting career gained momentum with her first speaking role alongside Justin Long in “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?” and a role as Young Rainbow on the hit ABC show “black-ish.” She also appeared on Disney’s “Muppet Babies Play Date.” Brown’s breakout role came when she portrayed the 4-year-old version of Rue, played by Zendaya, in “Euphoria.” Additional credits include “Endings, Beginnings,” “Best Foot Forward,” “Montross: Blood Rules” and Disney Channel’s “Just Roll With It.”

Off-screen, Brown is described as bright, fun-loving and adored by those who know her. She enjoys spending time with friends and playing with her dog, and she cherishes moments with her family.