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'''Miles Brown''', also known by his stage name '''Baby Boogaloo''', is an American actor, dancer and rapper. He is best known for his role as Jack Johnson in the ABC comedy series ''[[Black-ish]]''. |
'''Miles Brown''' (born December 28, 2004), also known by his stage name '''Baby Boogaloo''', is an American actor, dancer, and rapper. He is best known for his role as Jack Johnson in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Black-ish]]''. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Brown is the son of rapper [[Wildchild (rapper)|Wildchild]] and Cyndee Brown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wildchild's kid Miles Brown, aka Baby Boogaloo... |
Brown is the son of rapper [[Wildchild (rapper)|Wildchild]] (Jack Brown) and Cyndee Brown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wildchild's kid Miles Brown, aka Baby Boogaloo... |publisher=Stones Throw Records |url=https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/10/wildchild-baby-boogaloo |access-date=February 3, 2019}}</ref> He has an older sister. Brown's father is African-American, while his mother is of Filipino and Mexican descent.<ref>{{cite web |last=Silva |first=Tiffany |title=A CONVERSATION WITH MILES BROWN FROM ABC'S BLACK-ISH |url=https://bckonline.com/2016/11/14/a-conversation-with-miles-brown-from-abcs-black-ish/2/ |website=BCK Online |date=November 14, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2021}}</ref> |
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As a young child, he danced in music videos—including "[[Yeah 3x]]" and "[[Loving You Is Killing Me]]"—and on the children's show ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles |
As a young child, he danced in music videos—including "[[Yeah 3x]]" and "[[Loving You Is Killing Me]]"—and on the children's show ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles 'Baby Boogaloo' Brown / Dance Mogul Magazine / Exclusive |url=https://www.dancemogul.com/news/miles-baby-boogaloo-brown-dance-mogul-magazine-exclusive/ |website=Dance Mogul Magazine |accessdate=February 7, 2019 |language=en |date=September 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=1-on-1 With Miles Brown of 'black-ish' |url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/1-on-1-with-miles-brown-of-black-ish/ |website=jetmag.com |accessdate=February 7, 2019}}</ref> At the age of 5, he was a guest on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'' and a contestant on the [[America's Got Talent (season 5)|fifth season of ''America's Got Talent'']] as part of the dance duo Future Funk.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Brown of 'Black-ish' Competes on America's Got Talent |url=http://thetvpage.com/2016/08/08/black-ish-watch-miles-brown-perform-americas-got-talent/ |website=TheTVPage.com |accessdate=February 3, 2019 |date=August 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Dirt: Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown |url=https://www.dancespirit.com/dirt-miles-baby-boogaloo-brown-2326541831.html |website=Dance Spirit |accessdate=February 3, 2019 |language=en |date=March 2, 2015}}</ref> His first role in a [[feature film]] was as part of the Little Rascals Intro Battle Crew in the [[Dance film|dance]]-[[Drama film|drama]] movie ''[[Battlefield America]]''. Brown was also in a dance group called Alias Dance Company from 2010 to 2014. |
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In 2014, Brown was cast opposite [[Anthony Anderson]] and [[Tracee Ellis Ross]] in the ABC comedy series ''[[Black-ish]]'' created by [[Kenya Barris]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Child actors shine in ABC comedy 'Black-ish' |url=https://abc7.com/entertainment/child-actors-shine-in-abc-comedy-black-ish/513745/ |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |accessdate= |
In 2014, Brown was cast opposite [[Anthony Anderson]] and [[Tracee Ellis Ross]] in the ABC comedy series ''[[Black-ish]]'' created by [[Kenya Barris]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Child actors shine in ABC comedy 'Black-ish' |url=https://abc7.com/entertainment/child-actors-shine-in-abc-comedy-black-ish/513745/ |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |language=en |date=February 11, 2015}}</ref> For his role as Jack Johnson on the show, he has been nominated for four [[NAACP Image Awards]], two [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]], and the [[BET YoungStars Award]]. He won a [[Young Artist Award]] for Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor. |
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Between 2014 and 2016, Brown appeared in several short films. He and [[Marsai Martin]], who plays his twin sister on ''Black-ish'', voice the recurring characters of siblings Jack and Jill on ''[[Goldie & Bear]]''. Brown danced in [[Cirque du Soleil]]'s annual [[benefit show]], One Night for One Drop.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leach |first1=Robin |title=Young dancers set to steal spotlight at Cirque's 'One Night for One Drop' |
Between 2014 and 2016, Brown appeared in several short films. He and [[Marsai Martin]], who plays his twin sister on ''Black-ish'', voice the recurring characters of siblings Jack and Jill on ''[[Goldie & Bear]]''. Brown danced in [[Cirque du Soleil]]'s annual [[benefit show]], One Night for One Drop.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leach |first1=Robin |title=Young dancers set to steal spotlight at Cirque's 'One Night for One Drop' |work=Las Vegas Sun |url=https://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2016/feb/26/young-dancers-set-to-steal-spotlight-cirque-one-ni/ |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |language=en |date=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Brown Africa's Water Issue Cirque du Soleil Show |url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/06/miles-brown-interview-black-ish |website=Vibe |accessdate=February 7, 2019 |language=en |date=June 6, 2016}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Brown was cast in the main role of the [[indie film]] '' |
In 2018, Brown was cast in the main role of the [[indie film]] ''Boy Genius'' alongside [[Rita Wilson]].<ref>{{cite press release |title=GTA V Actress and Sundance Producer Attach 'Emmett' Director Bridget Stokes To Female-Run Narrative-Feature 'Born That Way' through Cross Country Productions |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/gta-v-actress-and-sundance-producer-attach-emmett-director-bridget-stokes-to-female-run-narrative-feature-born-that-way-through-cross-country-productions-2018-06-18 |date=June 18, 2018|website=MarketWatch |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209123918/https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/gta-v-actress-and-sundance-producer-attach-emmett-director-bridget-stokes-to-female-run-narrative-feature-born-that-way-through-cross-country-productions-2018-06-18 |archive-date=February 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bckonline.com/2019/09/06/miles-brown-talks-to-jimmy-kimmel-about-new-movie-boy-genius/|title=Miles Brown Talks to Jimmy Kimmel About New Movie 'Boy Genius'|date=September 6, 2019|work=BCK Online}}</ref> Later that year, he released his first single, "NBA," and competed on the first season of ''[[Dancing with the Stars: Juniors]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Brown Dancing with the Stars: Juniors |url=https://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars-juniors/cast/miles-brown |website=ABC |accessdate=February 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Miles Brown Debuted His New Song 'NBA' During All-Star Weekend, Where He Met All Of His Faves |url=https://blavity.com/miles-brown-debuted-his-new-song-nba-during-all-star-weekend-where-he-met-all-of-his-faves |website=blavity.com |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He was named one of Hollywood's top 30 stars under 18 by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sandberg |first1=Bryn Elise |title=Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywoods-top-30-stars-under-age-18-1130157/item/top-kids-iain-1130127 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=October 26, 2019 |language=en |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref> In October 2020, Brown released his debut album ''We the Future'', with production from [[Madlib]], Mic Checkmate and Deliv; as well as features from [[Jidenna]], [[Slick Rick]], [[Siedah Garrett]], [[Dame D.O.L.L.A.]] and his father [[Wildchild (rapper)|Wildchild]]. |
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Brown is the youngest member of the Jr. NBA Leadership Council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jr. NBA Leadership Council |url=https://jr.nba.com/jr-nba-council/ |website=NBA.com: Jr. NBA |accessdate= |
Brown is the youngest member of the Jr. NBA Leadership Council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jr. NBA Leadership Council |url=https://jr.nba.com/jr-nba-council/ |website=NBA.com: Jr. NBA |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |language=en |date=September 1, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Black-ish' star Miles Brown was 'shocked out of (his) life' when LeBron greeted him by name |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/02/miles-brown-black-ish-nba-celebrity-all-star-game-song-video-lebron-space-jam-interview |website=For The Win |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |language=en |date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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|''[[Ridiculousness (TV series)|Ridiculousness]]'' |
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| ''[[Group Chat (talk show)|Group Chat]] |
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| Episode: "Group Chat Unleashed - Party Pooper Prank" |
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|''[[Arcane (TV series)|Arcane]]'' |
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{{NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)}} |
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Latest revision as of 03:47, 21 April 2024
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Born | Oxnard, California, U.S. | December 28, 2004
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Miles Brown (born December 28, 2004), also known by his stage name Baby Boogaloo, is an American actor, dancer, and rapper. He is best known for his role as Jack Johnson in the ABC comedy series Black-ish.
Life and career
Brown is the son of rapper Wildchild (Jack Brown) and Cyndee Brown.[1] He has an older sister. Brown's father is African-American, while his mother is of Filipino and Mexican descent.[2]
As a young child, he danced in music videos—including "Yeah 3x" and "Loving You Is Killing Me"—and on the children's show Yo Gabba Gabba!.[3][4] At the age of 5, he was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a contestant on the fifth season of America's Got Talent as part of the dance duo Future Funk.[5][6] His first role in a feature film was as part of the Little Rascals Intro Battle Crew in the dance-drama movie Battlefield America. Brown was also in a dance group called Alias Dance Company from 2010 to 2014.
In 2014, Brown was cast opposite Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross in the ABC comedy series Black-ish created by Kenya Barris.[7] For his role as Jack Johnson on the show, he has been nominated for four NAACP Image Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the BET YoungStars Award. He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor.
Between 2014 and 2016, Brown appeared in several short films. He and Marsai Martin, who plays his twin sister on Black-ish, voice the recurring characters of siblings Jack and Jill on Goldie & Bear. Brown danced in Cirque du Soleil's annual benefit show, One Night for One Drop.[8][9]
In 2018, Brown was cast in the main role of the indie film Boy Genius alongside Rita Wilson.[10][11] Later that year, he released his first single, "NBA," and competed on the first season of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.[12][13] He was named one of Hollywood's top 30 stars under 18 by The Hollywood Reporter.[14] In October 2020, Brown released his debut album We the Future, with production from Madlib, Mic Checkmate and Deliv; as well as features from Jidenna, Slick Rick, Siedah Garrett, Dame D.O.L.L.A. and his father Wildchild.
Brown is the youngest member of the Jr. NBA Leadership Council.[15][16]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Battlefield America | Little Rascals Intro Battle Crew | |
2015 | Two Bellmen | Ice Cream Kid | Short film |
2015 | Queens & Kings Shopping Cart Race | Mini Basketball Bomber | Short film |
2016 | How to Catch a Ghost | Andrew | Short film |
2019 | Boy Genius | Emmett | |
2021 | Free Guy[citation needed] | Baby |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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2011 | Loving You Is Killing Me | Aloe Blacc | |
2015 | Queens & Kings | MALAKAI |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | America's Got Talent | Contestant | Eliminated in the semifinals. |
2012 | Raising Hope | Trick-or-Treater | Episode: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do" |
2013 | Shameless | Ashish | Episode: "The Helpful Gallaghers" |
2014–2022 | Black-ish | Jack Johnson | Series regular |
2015 | The Thundermans | Little Boy | Episode: "Mall Time Crooks" |
2015–2018 | Drunk History | Theodore Livingston / Louis Armstrong | 2 episodes |
2015–2016 | Goldie & Bear | Jack (voice) | 3 Episodes |
2017 | Rad Lands | Fresh Song New Kid | Episode: "Logan" |
2018 | Dancing with the Stars: Juniors | Contestant | Runner-up |
2019 | Mixed-ish | Jack Johnson | Episode: "Becoming Bow" |
2020 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "Miles Brown" |
2020 | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Episode: Miles Brown/Marsai Martin/Saint Jhn/EPMD |
2020 | The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo | Himself | Episode: "Miles Brown / Joyous String Quartet" |
2020 | Group Chat | Himself | Episode: "Group Chat Unleashed - Party Pooper Prank" |
2021 | Arcane | Young Ekko | 3 Episodes |
2021 | Nickelodeon's Unfiltered | Himself | Episode: "Kickin' Carrots & Bubbly Tea!" |
2023 | Monster High | Gillington Webber | Episode: "Monster Movie" |
Discography
- We the Future (2020)
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor | Black-ish | Nominated |
2016 | Won | |||
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series | Nominated | |||
NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
2017 | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
2018 | Nominated | |||
BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Nominated | ||
2019 | Nominated | |||
NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Wildchild's kid Miles Brown, aka Baby Boogaloo..." Stones Throw Records. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ Silva, Tiffany (November 14, 2016). "A CONVERSATION WITH MILES BROWN FROM ABC'S BLACK-ISH". BCK Online. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Miles 'Baby Boogaloo' Brown / Dance Mogul Magazine / Exclusive". Dance Mogul Magazine. September 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "1-on-1 With Miles Brown of 'black-ish'". jetmag.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Miles Brown of 'Black-ish' Competes on America's Got Talent". TheTVPage.com. August 8, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Dirt: Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown". Dance Spirit. March 2, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "Child actors shine in ABC comedy 'Black-ish'". ABC7 Los Angeles. February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ Leach, Robin (February 26, 2016). "Young dancers set to steal spotlight at Cirque's 'One Night for One Drop'". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "Miles Brown Africa's Water Issue Cirque du Soleil Show". Vibe. June 6, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "GTA V Actress and Sundance Producer Attach 'Emmett' Director Bridget Stokes To Female-Run Narrative-Feature 'Born That Way' through Cross Country Productions". MarketWatch (Press release). June 18, 2018. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "Miles Brown Talks to Jimmy Kimmel About New Movie 'Boy Genius'". BCK Online. September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Miles Brown Dancing with the Stars: Juniors". ABC. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "Miles Brown Debuted His New Song 'NBA' During All-Star Weekend, Where He Met All Of His Faves". blavity.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (August 8, 2018). "Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Jr. NBA Leadership Council". NBA.com: Jr. NBA. September 1, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "'Black-ish' star Miles Brown was 'shocked out of (his) life' when LeBron greeted him by name". For The Win. February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
External links
- Miles Brown at IMDb