Jenifer Lewis
Data de nascimento:
25/01/1957
Local de nascimento:
Kinloch, Missouri, USA
Biografia
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American film and television actress and singer. She is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television and was dubbed a "national treasure" by TV Guide.com. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in the films Beaches and Sister Act. She delivered legendary performances as Tina Turner's mother in What's Love Got to Do With It and in The Preacher's Wife as the mother of Whitney Houston's character. She starred opposite Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood's Hereafter. For director Tyler Perry, she created unforgettable characters in Madea's Family Reunion and Meet the Browns. In the movie Cast Away, she portrayed Tom Hanks' boss. In animated films, Jenifer's uniquely recognizable voice is adored by Disney fans worldwide in roles such as "Flo" in Cars and Cars 2, and as "Mama Odie" in The Princess and the Frog. For six seasons, Jenifer portrayed "Lana Hawkins" on Lifetime's hit series Strong Medicine. She starred on the hit show Black-ish (ABC), where her hilarious portrayal of "Ruby Johnson" earned her a nomination for the 2016 Critics Choice Award. She has also written two books: The Mother of Black Hollywood and Walking in My Joy: In These Streets.
Filmes em que atuou
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Spellbound (2024)- 0.00 ★Minister Nazara Prone (voice)
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This Is Me... Now: Uma História de Amor (2024)- 5.40 ★Gemini
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A Maior História de Amor Nunca Contada (2024)- 6.50 ★Self
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black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special (2022)- 10.00 ★Self
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All Boys Aren't Blue (2021)- 0.00 ★
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Finding Kendrick Johnson (2021)- 7.80 ★Narrator (voice)
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Natal com Dolly Parton (2020)- 5.80 ★Margeline
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A Família Addams (2019)- 6.60 ★Great Auntie Sloom (Voice)
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Forbidden (2018)- 8.00 ★
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Carros 3 (2017)- 6.85 ★Flo (voice)
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Jewel's Catch One (2017)- 7.00 ★Self
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Padrinhos Ltda. (2015)- 6.47 ★Doris Jenkins
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Secrets of the Magic City (2015)- 5.50 ★Aunt Valerie
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Pense como Eles Também (2014)- 6.40 ★Loretta
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As 500 ½ de Radiator Springs (2014)- 6.30 ★Flo (voice)
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Um Dia de Soluços (2013)- 6.20 ★Flo (voice)
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Voando para o Amor (2013)- 5.30 ★Catherine Moore
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Pense como Eles (2012)- 6.85 ★Loretta Hanover
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Zambezia (2012)- 6.22 ★Gogo (voice)
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Carros 2 (2011)- 6.12 ★Flo (voice)
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Cinco Pela Cura (2011)- 7.00 ★Maggie
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When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal and Helen Mirren (2011)- 6.60 ★Retirement Home Waitress (uncredited)
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Além da Vida (2010)- 6.09 ★Candace
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A Princesa e o Sapo (2009)- 7.21 ★Mama Odie (voice)
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Ponto de Decisão (2009)- 6.32 ★Mary 'Mama' Clark
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Meet the Browns (2008)- 6.71 ★Vera
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Prop 8: The Musical (2008)- 7.20 ★Riffing Prop 8'er
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Tudo pela Honra do Meu Pai (2007)- 3.66 ★C-Note's Mom
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Redrum (2007)- 1.30 ★Therapist
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Carros (2006)- 6.97 ★Flo (voice)
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Dirty Laundry (2006)- 5.40 ★Aunt Lettuce
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Madea's Family Reunion (2006)- 6.40 ★Milay Jenay Lori
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Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP (2006)- 0.00 ★
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Earth to America (2005)- 8.00 ★Self
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Churrasco da Pesada (2004)- 4.74 ★Lady Em
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Nora's Hair Salon (2004)- 8.00 ★Nora
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O Espanta Tubarões (2004)- 6.03 ★Motown Turtle (voice)
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Juwanna Mann (2002)- 5.10 ★Aunt Ruby
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Os Irmãos (2001)- 6.60 ★Louise Smith
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Dancing in September (2001)- 6.50 ★Judge Warner
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Parceiros no Crime (2000)- 4.75 ★Detective Lancy
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A História de Little Richard (2000)- 6.18 ★Muh Penniman
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Náufrago (2000)- 7.70 ★Becca Twig
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Heróis Muito Loucos (1999)- 5.80 ★Lucille
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Jackie's Back! (1999)- 7.20 ★Jackie Washington
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Get Bruce! (1999)- 6.20 ★Self
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De Volta para o Presente (1999)- 6.76 ★Dr. Aron
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Sempre Amigos (1998)- 7.13 ★Mrs. Addison
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An Unexpected Life (1998)- 4.50 ★Camille
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The Temptations (1998)- 10.00 ★Mama Rose
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Um Anjo em Minha Vida (1996)- 5.80 ★Margueritte Coleman
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Garota 6 (1996)- 4.99 ★Boss #1 - Lil
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Panteras Negras (1995)- 6.26 ★Rita
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Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan (1995)- 5.00 ★Denice Cooper
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Ambição em Alta Voltagem (1995)- 6.63 ★Mrs. Curtis
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Deconstructing Sarah (1994)- 3.00 ★Betty
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Corina, Uma Babá Perfeita (1994)- 6.67 ★Jevina
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Um Novo Homem (1994)- 6.10 ★Mrs. Coleman
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994)- 5.78 ★Amanda
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Tina - A Verdadeira História de Tina Turner (1993)- 7.10 ★Zelma Bullock
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Sem Medo no Coração (1993)- 6.87 ★Annie
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O Homem Meteoro (1993)- 5.71 ★Mrs. Williams
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Mudança de Hábito 2: Mais Loucuras no Convento (1993)- 6.40 ★Vegas Backup Singer #1
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Dois Espiões e um Bebê (1993)- 6.03 ★Cab Driver
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Mudança de Hábito (1992)- 6.82 ★Michelle
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Frozen Assets (1992)- 4.00 ★Jomisha
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Sunday in Paris (1991)- 0.00 ★Taylor Chase
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Amigas Para Sempre (1988)- 6.60 ★Diva
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Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984)- 6.00 ★Self - Harlette
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The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire (1)- 0.00 ★Mama Rose