About
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...
Known for
GirlfriendsSeries • 2000
American Dad!Series • 2005
MoeshaSeries • 1996
FriendsSeries • 1994
Teen Titans Go!Series • 2013
Young JusticeSeries • 2010
Boston LegalSeries • 2004
black-ishSeries • 2014
Strong MedicineSeries • 2000
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
Star Trek: Lower DecksSeries • 2020
That's So RavenSeries • 2003
grown-ishSeries • 2018
AmphibiaSeries • 2019
A Different WorldSeries • 1987
The BoondocksSeries • 2005
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries • 1990
Cars 2Movie • 2011
The Ghost and Molly McGeeSeries • 2021
The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries • 1996
GOATMovie • 2026
Monsters at WorkSeries • 2021
Haunted HotelSeries • 2025