Brayden Cross (Arabic: برايدن كروس) is an American former actor and Arabic translator of mixed Caucasian and Asian heritage. Fluent in both English and Arabic, he is also a practicing Muslim. Born on July 14, 2002, in Coshocton, Ohio, he is the son of Warren and Retta Cross.
He attended Conesville Elementary School from 2007 to 2015, then competed in cross country and track at River View Junior High School (2015–2017) and River View High School (2017–2021),where he graduated in 2021.
Cross appeared as a St. Vincent–St. Mary basketball player in the 2023 Universal Pictures biographical film 'Shooting Stars,' directed by Chris Robinson. His role was highlighted by the Coshocton Tribune on March 13, 2023. He later starred in the horror short film '241'.
His acting background includes training with Broadway2LA, the Houde School of Acting, and AGB Studios. On December 19, 2024, he attended the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue event in Plano, and was featured in the Coshocton Beacon on January 9, 2025.
