Jenifer Lewis
Acting
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.
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Filmography of
Jenifer Lewis
Nazara (voice)
... 2024
... 2024
Gemini
... 2024
... 2022
... 2021
Narrator (voice)
... 2021
Margeline
... 2020
Self (archive footage)
... 2019
Great Auntie Sloom (Voice)
... 2019
... 2018
Flo (voice)
... 2017
Self
... 2017
Aunt Valerie
... 2015
Doris Jenkins
... 2015
Loretta
... 2014
Flo (voice)
... 2014
Catherine Moore
... 2013
Flo (voice)
... 2013
Gogo (voice)
... 2012
Loretta Hanover
... 2012
Maggie
... 2011
Flo (voice)
... 2011
Retirement Home Waitress (uncredited)
... 2011
Candace
... 2010
Mama Odie (voice)
... 2009
Mary 'Mama' Clark
... 2009
Riffing Prop 8'er
... 2008
Vera
... 2008
Therapist
... 2007
C-Note's Mom
... 2007
... 2006
Aunt Lettuce
... 2006
Flo (voice)
... 2006
Milay Jenay Lori
... 2006
Self
... 2005
Motown Turtle (voice)
... 2004
Lady Em
... 2004
Nora
... 2004
Aunt Ruby
... 2002
Louise Smith
... 2001
Judge Warner
... 2001
Becca Twig
... 2000
Detective Lancy
... 2000
Muh Penniman
... 2000
Lucille
... 1999
Jackie Washington
... 1999
Dr. Aron
... 1999
Self
... 1999
Camille
... 1998
Mrs. Addison
... 1998
Margueritte Coleman
... 1996
Boss #1 - Lil
... 1996
Mrs. Curtis
... 1995
Denice Cooper
... 1995
Rita
... 1995
Betty
... 1994
Amanda
... 1994
Jevina
... 1994
Mrs. Coleman
... 1994
Vegas Backup Singer #1
... 1993
Cab Driver
... 1993
Mrs. Williams
... 1993
Annie
... 1993
Zelma Bullock
... 1993
Jomisha
... 1992
Michelle
... 1992
Taylor Chase
... 1991
Diva
... 1988
Self - Harlette
... 1984
Herself
... 1983
