Katlynn Simone Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Husband

Katlynn Simone Smith, known professionally as Katlynn Simone, is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her recurring roles as Brittany Pitts (Brit Brat) on BET’s The Game, Browyn on The Quad, and Treasure on Fox’s Empire.

She has also appeared in series such as Ray Donovan and Blindspotting, while pursuing music as a singer-songwriter.

Katlynn Simone
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Katlynn Simone Smith
Stage Name:	Katlynn Simone
Born:	30 October 1995 (age 30 years old)
Place of Birth:	Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.55 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Siblings:	1
Occupation:	Actress, singer
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Katlynn Simone first saw the light of day on October 30, 1995, in Houston, Texas, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. She grew up in a supportive household with at least one younger sister and developed an early passion for music.

Her mother enrolled her in Houston’s Ensemble Theater to help overcome her shyness, after which she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), majoring in musical theater. She later moved to Los Angeles and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2018. She is of multiracial background including African American, Hawaiian, and Portuguese ancestry, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Katlynn Simone began performing as a child through theater and music in Houston. Her professional breakthrough came at age 15 when her father saw a casting notice for The Game; after flying to Los Angeles for an audition, she was cast as Brittany Pitts (also known as Brit Brat), the rebellious daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts.

She appeared in 17 episodes of the BET series from 2011 to 2015, initially credited as Katlynn Smith, and also released her debut single “Beautiful Lie,” which was featured in connection with the show.

She continued building her résumé with guest roles on The First Family, Dr. Ken, and Ray Donovan. From 2017 to 2018 she portrayed Browyn on BET’s The Quad while still completing her studies at UCLA. In 2018 she joined Fox’s Empire in the recurring role of Treasure, a talented young artist and social worker, appearing in 26 episodes through 2020.

In subsequent years Simone expanded into directing and producing with the series Starving Artist (2019) and returned to acting with a recurring role as Tina on Starz’s Blindspotting in 2023. She has also appeared in projects such as the TV movie Sacrifice and the 2024 film Rock the Boat 2.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @katlynnsimone
• Twitter/X Handle: @KatlynnSimone

Personal Life

Katlynn Simone has never been married and is currently single. She has spoken about prioritizing her career over relationships in the early stages of her professional life and maintains a close bond with her family, who remain based in Houston while she lives and works in Los Angeles.

Filmography

• The Game (2011–2015)
• The Quad (2017–2018)
• Empire (2018–2020)
• Blindspotting (2023)
• Rock the Boat 2 (2024)

Net Worth

Katlynn Simone has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000. Her primary sources of income include acting salaries from television series and films, music releases and related royalties, and work as a director and producer.

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