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China Anne McClain was born on August 25, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. China Anne McClain is listed as a singer, singer-songwriter and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 27. Education on record includes Oak Park High School. Listed accolades include NAMIC Vision Awards (2011, 2014).
My Take
China Anne McClain fascinates me as a child performer who actually grew up well. She was acting in films at seven, became a Disney staple through A.N.T. Farm, then stepped into genuine adult territory on Black Lightning. Singing, songwriting, dancing, acting, she carries a natural, effortless versatility that you cannot manufacture. The two NAMIC Vision Awards tell me her work earned critical respect, not just fan affection. What I value here is the steady, deliberate climb from precocious kid to credible adult artist, a transition many never manage. I think her best work may still be ahead of her, and I am watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- China Anne McClain
- Name (Japanese)
- チャイナ・アン・マクレーン
- Reading
- ちゃいな・あん・まくれーん
- Born
- August 25, 1998 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Height
- 163 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / singer-songwriter / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Oak Park High School
Awards & achievements
- 2011 NAMIC Vision Awards
- 2014 NAMIC Vision Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | A.N.T. Farm | — | |
| Notable work | Black Lightning | — | |
| Notable work | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | — | |
| Notable work | The Paynes | — | |
| Notable work | Blood Brother | — | |
| Notable work | How to Build a Better Boy | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chinamcclain/
- Xhttps://x.com/chinamcclain
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%20Anne%20McClain
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q230943
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was China Anne McClain born?
Born August 25, 1998 (age 27).
Where is China Anne McClain from?
China Anne McClain is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does China Anne McClain do?
China Anne McClain works as singer, actor, singer-songwriter, television actor, film actor.
How tall is China Anne McClain?
China Anne McClain is 163 cm.
What is China Anne McClain known for?
Notable works include A.N.T. Farm, Black Lightning, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
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