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Overview
Mini Biography:
Jenifer Lewis is best known for her role as 'Lana Hawkins', the no-nonsense... moreTrivia:
She is the youngest of seven children. more
Awards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(37 articles)
A Look at the Music of 'The Princess and the Frog' (From Aceshowbiz. 5 November 2009, 11:19 PM, PST)
Disney Releases More Princess and the Frog Posters
(From HeyUGuys. 4 November 2009, 6:14 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis | Jennifer LewisUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 7 | 4:50 AM | TMC | Partners | more |
Filmography
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1. | Our Family Wedding (filming) (2010) | Boyd family member | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | The Princess and the Frog (2009) | (voice) Mama Odie | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Not Easily Broken (2009) | Mary 'Mama' Clark | 2009 | - | 5.0 (736) |
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4. | Prop 8: The Musical (2008) | Riffing Prop 8'er | 2008 | - | 7.7 (571) |
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5. | Meet the Browns (2008) | Vera | 2008 | - | 3.0 (3,027) |
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6. | "Boston Legal" (2004) | Judge Isabel Fisher (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2008 | - | 8.6 (2,225) |
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7. | "The PJs" (1999) | Bebe Ho (35 episodes, 1999-2008) | 2008 | - | 7.7 (610) |
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8. | Cars Mater-National (2007) (VG) | (voice) Flo | 2007 | - | 3.1 (18) |
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9. | Redrum (2007) | Therapist | 2007 | - | 3.8 (232) |
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10. | Who's Your Caddy? (2007) | C-Note's Mom | 2007 | - | 1.7 (10,991) |
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11. | "Shark" (2006) | Ellie Broussard (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.8 (3,600) |
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12. | "Day Break" (2006) | Elizabeth Hopper (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.4 (3,376) |
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13. | Ways of the Flesh (2006) | Nurse Jackson | 2006 | - | 3.2 (37) |
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14. | Dirty Laundry (2006/I) | Aunt Lettuce | 2006 | - | 5.1 (185) |
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15. | Cars (2006) (VG) | (voice) Flo | 2006 | - | 6.8 (533) |
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16. | "Girlfriends" (2000) | Veretta Childs / Mrs. Childs (7 episodes, 2002-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.1 (373) |
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17. | Cars (2006) | (voice) Flo | 2006 | $455M | 7.5 (59,048) |
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18. | Madea's Family Reunion (2006) | Milay Jenay Lori | 2006 | - | 3.9 (5,036) |
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19. | "Strong Medicine" (2000) | Receptionist Lana Hawkins (131 episodes, 2000-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.4 (388) |
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20. | Shark Tale (2004) | (voice) Motown Turtle | 2004 | $306M | 5.9 (35,924) |
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21. | The Cookout (2004) | Lady Em | 2004 | - | 3.5 (1,481) |
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22. | "That's So Raven" (2003) | Grandma Vivian (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.0 (2,925) |
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23. | Nora's Hair Salon (2004) | Nora | 2004 | - | 2.0 (334) |
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24. | "The Proud Family" (2001) | Aunt Spice (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 5.2 (799) |
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25. | The Sunday Morning Stripper (2003) | Demetria | 2003 | - | 7.1 (58) |
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26. | Antwone Fisher (2002) | (uncredited) Aunt | 2002 | - | 7.3 (12,161) |
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27. | "Family Affair" (2002) | Mrs. Summers (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 4.9 (45) |
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28. | Juwanna Mann (2002) | Aunt Ruby | 2002 | - | 4.1 (2,803) |
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29. | The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) | Narcissa Wingfield | 2001 | - | 5.9 (69) |
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30. | The Brothers (2001/I) | Louise Smith | 2001 | - | 5.4 (1,419) |
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31. | Cast Away (2000) | Becca Twig | 2000 | $424M | 7.4 (92,479) |
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32. | "Bette" (2000) | Inez (1 episode) | 2000 | - | 6.2 (367) |
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33. | Dancing in September (2000) | Judge Warner | 2000 | - | 6.2 (274) |
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34. | Little Richard (2000) (TV) | Muh Penniman | 2000 | - | 6.1 (244) |
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35. | "For Your Love" (1998) | Mel and Reggie's Mother / Sylvia Ellis (2 episodes, 1998-2000) | 2000 | - | 6.6 (74) |
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36. | Partners (2000) (TV) | Detective Lancy | 2000 | - | 4.7 (167) |
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37. | "Time of Your Life" (1999) | Joss's Mother (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.4 (95) |
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38. | "Grown Ups" (1999) | Melissa's Mother (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 4.8 (22) |
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39. | "Moesha" (1996) | Mrs. Biggs (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 4.2 (589) |
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40. | "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995) | Hazel (2 episodes, 1997-1999) | 1999 | - | 5.3 (131) |
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41. | Mystery Men (1999) | Lucille | 1999 | - | 5.8 (29,802) |
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42. | Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) | Jackie Washington | 1999 | - | 5.6 (292) |
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43. | "The Jamie Foxx Show" (1996) | Josie (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.8 (457) |
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44. | Blast from the Past (1999) | Dr. Aron | 1999 | - | 6.4 (21,594) |
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45. | The Temptations (1998) (TV) | Mama Rose | 1998 | - | 8.0 (1,284) |
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46. | An Unexpected Life (1998) (TV) | Camille | 1998 | - | 6.2 (104) |
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47. | Rituals (1998) | 1998 | - | 3.3 (10) | |
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48. | The Mighty (1998) | Mrs. Addison | 1998 | - | 7.1 (5,952) |
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49. | "The Parent 'Hood" (1995) | Linda (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 5.7 (192) |
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50. | "Promised Land" (1996) | Queenie (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 7.3 (122) |
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51. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Queenie (2 episodes, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.4 (1,308) |
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52. | The Preacher's Wife (1996) | Margueritte Coleman | 1996 | $51.8M | 5.2 (4,072) |
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53. | "Cosby" (1996) | (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 6.3 (422) |
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54. | Girl 6 (1996) | Boss #1 - Lil | 1996 | - | 4.9 (3,162) |
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55. | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) | Aunt Helen / Helen (8 episodes, 1991-1996) | 1996 | - | 8.3 (14,669) |
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56. | "Courthouse" (1995) | Judge Rosetta Reide (11 episodes, 1995) | 1995 | - | 3.7 (7) |
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57. | Dead Presidents (1995) | Mrs. Curtis | 1995 | $26.3M | 6.5 (6,974) |
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58. | "Living Single" (1993) | Delia Deveaux (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 6.9 (639) |
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59. | Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan (1995) (TV) | Denice Cooper | 1995 | - | 7.2 (39) |
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60. | Panther (1995/I) | Rita | 1995 | - | 5.8 (1,020) |
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61. | "New York Undercover" (1994) | Medina (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 7.2 (407) |
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62. | "Friends" (1994) | Paula (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 8.9 (58,395) |
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63. | Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) (TV) | Amanda | 1994 | - | 5.0 (279) |
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64. | Corrina, Corrina (1994) | Jevina | 1994 | - | 6.1 (4,762) |
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65. | Deconstructing Sarah (1994) (TV) | Betty | 1994 | - | 3.9 (64) |
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66. | Renaissance Man (1994) | Mrs. Coleman | 1994 | - | 5.9 (7,071) |
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67. | "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992) | Georgia Rodman / Georgia, Ervin's Mother (2 episodes, 1993-1994) | 1994 | - | 5.8 (503) |
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68. | "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993) | Mystique (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 7.1 (3,359) |
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69. | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) | Vegas Backup Singer #1 | 1993 | - | 4.7 (11,358) |
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70. | "Moon Over Miami" (1993) | Aurora Tyler (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.7 (55) |
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71. | "Roc" (1991) | Charlaine (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.1 (208) |
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72. | Undercover Blues (1993) | Cab Driver | 1993 | - | 5.5 (3,264) |
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73. | The Meteor Man (1993) | Mrs. Williams, Lewis' Mother | 1993 | - | 4.5 (2,189) |
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| 74. | Poetic Justice (1993) | Annie | 1993 | - | 5.1 (3,392) | |
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75. | "A Different World" (1987) | Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport / Susan Clayton (9 episodes, 1990-1993) | 1993 | - | 6.3 (829) |
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76. | What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) | Zelma Bullock | 1993 | - | 7.0 (4,909) |
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77. | Frozen Assets (1992) | Jomisha | 1992 | - | 3.4 (259) |
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78. | Sister Act (1992) | Michelle | 1992 | $232M | 5.9 (22,779) |
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79. | "Murphy Brown" (1988) | Sales Person / Salesperson (2 episodes, 1990-1991) | 1991 | - | 7.1 (1,112) |
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80. | Sunday in Paris (1991) (TV) | Taylor Chase | 1991 | - | - |
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81. | "Stat" (1991) | Felicia Brown (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 6.5 (5) |
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82. | Beaches (1988) | Diva | 1988 | - | 6.3 (7,789) |
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83. | Red Heat (1988) | (uncredited) Judge Jenifer Lewis | 1988 | - | 5.6 (15,838) |
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84. | Star Tours (1987) | (uncredited) Pre-Show Announcer | 1987 | - | 7.7 (916) |
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Music Department
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1. | "Strong Medicine" (2000) | composer: theme music (132 episodes, 2000-2006) theme vocals (2 episodes, 2005-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.4 (388) |
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Producer
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1. | Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) | (co-producer) | 1999 | - | 5.6 (292) |
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Self
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1. | The Road to Cars (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 6.1 (19) |
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2. | 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | - |
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3. | Earth to America (2005) (TV) | Herself | 2005 | - | 5.3 (72) |
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4. | CMT: 40 Greatest Done Me Wrong Songs (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | - |
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5. | "The Wayne Brady Show" (2002) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 4.4 (105) |
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6. | "Hollywood Squares" (1998) | Guest Appearance (15 episodes, 2001-2004) | 2004 | - | 5.0 (175) |
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7. | "Pyramid" (2002) | Herself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.4 (35) |
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8. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Herself (2 episodes, 1996-1999) | 1999 | - | 3.6 (556) |
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9. | Get Bruce (1999) | Herself | 1999 | - | 5.8 (364) |
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10. | "The Chris Rock Show" (1997) | Herself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 7.0 (153) |
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11. | 26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV) | Herself | 1994 | - | 3.4 (9) |
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Additional Details
Other Works:
In 1998 appeared in the Theatre League of Southern California's production of the John Henry Redwood play "The Old Settler" with actresses CCH Pounder and Salli Richardson-Whitfield who was nominated for an Ovation Award for her performance. morePublicity Listings:
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