Portrait of Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Jan 25 1957
Birthplace: Kinloch, Missouri, USA
Jenifer Lewis is 67 years old
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Poster of Spellbound
Spellbound
Jenifer Lewis was
67 in Spellbound
as 'Nazara (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 22 2024
Poster of The Greatest Love Story Never Told
The Greatest Love Story Never Told
Jenifer Lewis was
67 in The Greatest Love Story Never Told
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 26 2024
Poster of This Is Me…Now
This Is Me…Now
Jenifer Lewis was
67 in This Is Me…Now
as 'Gemini'.
Thu, Feb 15 2024
Poster of black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
Jenifer Lewis was
65 in black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 19 2022
Poster of All Boys Aren't Blue
All Boys Aren't Blue
Jenifer Lewis was
64 in All Boys Aren't Blue
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Poster of Finding Kendrick Johnson
Finding Kendrick Johnson
Jenifer Lewis was
64 in Finding Kendrick Johnson
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 30 2021
Poster of Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
Jenifer Lewis was
63 in Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
as 'Margeline'.
Sun, Nov 22 2020
Poster of Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Jenifer Lewis was
62 in Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Jenifer Lewis was
62 in The Addams Family
as 'Great Auntie Sloom (Voice)'.
Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Jenifer Lewis was
61 in Forbidden
Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of Cars 3
Cars 3
Jenifer Lewis was
60 in Cars 3
as 'Flo (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of Jewel's Catch One
Jewel's Catch One
Jenifer Lewis was
59 in Jewel's Catch One
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 07 2017
Poster of Secrets of the Magic City
Secrets of the Magic City
Jenifer Lewis was
58 in Secrets of the Magic City
as 'Aunt Valerie'.
Fri, Jun 26 2015
Poster of The Wedding Ringer
The Wedding Ringer
Jenifer Lewis was
57 in The Wedding Ringer
as 'Doris Jenkins'.
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Think Like a Man Too
Think Like a Man Too
Jenifer Lewis was
57 in Think Like a Man Too
as 'Loretta'.
Fri, Jun 20 2014
Poster of The Radiator Springs 500½
The Radiator Springs 500½
Jenifer Lewis was
57 in The Radiator Springs 500½
as 'Flo (voice)'.
Tue, May 20 2014
Poster of Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim
Jenifer Lewis was
56 in Baggage Claim
as 'Catherine Moore'.
Fri, Sep 27 2013
Poster of Hiccups
Hiccups
Jenifer Lewis was
56 in Hiccups
as 'Flo (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 22 2013
Poster of Zambezia
Zambezia
Jenifer Lewis was
55 in Zambezia
as 'Gogo (voice)'.
Tue, Jun 05 2012
Poster of Think Like a Man
Think Like a Man
Jenifer Lewis was
55 in Think Like a Man
as 'Loretta Hanover'.
Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Jenifer Lewis was
54 in Five
as 'Maggie'.
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Cars 2
Cars 2
Jenifer Lewis was
54 in Cars 2
as 'Flo (voice)'.
Sat, Jun 11 2011
Poster of When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
Jenifer Lewis was
54 in When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
as 'Retirement Home Waitress (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Hereafter
Hereafter
Jenifer Lewis was
53 in Hereafter
as 'Candace'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog
Jenifer Lewis was
52 in The Princess and the Frog
as 'Mama Odie (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 08 2009
Poster of Not Easily Broken
Not Easily Broken
Jenifer Lewis was
51 in Not Easily Broken
as 'Mary 'Mama' Clark'.
Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of Prop 8: The Musical
Prop 8: The Musical
Jenifer Lewis was
51 in Prop 8: The Musical
as 'Riffing Prop 8'er'.
Wed, Dec 03 2008
Poster of Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns
Jenifer Lewis was
51 in Meet the Browns
as 'Vera'.
Fri, Mar 21 2008
Poster of Redrum
Redrum
Jenifer Lewis was
50 in Redrum
as 'Therapist'.
Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of Who's Your Caddy?
Who's Your Caddy?
Jenifer Lewis was
50 in Who's Your Caddy?
as 'C-Note's Mom'.
Fri, Jul 27 2007
Poster of Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP
Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP
Jenifer Lewis was
49 in Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP
Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of Dirty Laundry
Dirty Laundry
Jenifer Lewis was
49 in Dirty Laundry
as 'Aunt Lettuce'.
Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Cars
Cars
Jenifer Lewis was
49 in Cars
as 'Flo (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of Madea's Family Reunion
Madea's Family Reunion
Jenifer Lewis was
49 in Madea's Family Reunion
as 'Milay Jenay Lori'.
Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Earth to America
Earth to America
Jenifer Lewis was
48 in Earth to America
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Shark Tale
Shark Tale
Jenifer Lewis was
47 in Shark Tale
as 'Motown Turtle (voice)'.
Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of The Cookout
The Cookout
Jenifer Lewis was
47 in The Cookout
as 'Lady Em'.
Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Nora's Hair Salon
Nora's Hair Salon
Jenifer Lewis was
47 in Nora's Hair Salon
as 'Nora'.
Tue, May 25 2004
Poster of Juwanna Mann
Juwanna Mann
Jenifer Lewis was
45 in Juwanna Mann
as 'Aunt Ruby'.
Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Jenifer Lewis was
44 in The Brothers
as 'Louise Smith'.
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Dancing in September
Dancing in September
Jenifer Lewis was
44 in Dancing in September
as 'Judge Warner'.
Sat, Feb 03 2001
Poster of Cast Away
Cast Away
Jenifer Lewis was
43 in Cast Away
as 'Becca Twig'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Partners
Partners
Jenifer Lewis was
43 in Partners
as 'Detective Lancy'.
Thu, Jul 20 2000
Poster of Little Richard
Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis was
43 in Little Richard
as 'Muh Penniman'.
Sun, Feb 20 2000
Poster of Mystery Men
Mystery Men
Jenifer Lewis was
42 in Mystery Men
as 'Lucille'.
Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
Jenifer Lewis was
42 in Jackie's Back!
as 'Jackie Washington'.
Mon, Jun 14 1999
Poster of Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past
Jenifer Lewis was
42 in Blast from the Past
as 'Dr. Aron'.
Fri, Feb 12 1999
Poster of Get Bruce!
Get Bruce!
Jenifer Lewis was
41 in Get Bruce!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of An Unexpected Life
An Unexpected Life
Jenifer Lewis was
41 in An Unexpected Life
as 'Camille'.
Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of The Mighty
The Mighty
Jenifer Lewis was
41 in The Mighty
as 'Mrs. Addison'.
Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife
Jenifer Lewis was
39 in The Preacher's Wife
as 'Margueritte Coleman'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Girl 6
Girl 6
Jenifer Lewis was
39 in Girl 6
as 'Boss #1 - Lil'.
Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of Dead Presidents
Dead Presidents
Jenifer Lewis was
38 in Dead Presidents
as 'Mrs. Curtis'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
Jenifer Lewis was
38 in Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
as 'Denice Cooper'.
Mon, May 08 1995
Poster of Panther
Panther
Jenifer Lewis was
38 in Panther
as 'Rita'.
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Deconstructing Sarah
Deconstructing Sarah
Jenifer Lewis was
37 in Deconstructing Sarah
as 'Betty'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Jenifer Lewis was
37 in Shake, Rattle and Rock!
as 'Amanda'.
Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Corrina, Corrina
Corrina, Corrina
Jenifer Lewis was
37 in Corrina, Corrina
as 'Jevina'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Renaissance Man
Renaissance Man
Jenifer Lewis was
37 in Renaissance Man
as 'Mrs. Coleman'.
Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Jenifer Lewis was
36 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
as 'Vegas Backup Singer #1'.
Thu, Dec 09 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
Jenifer Lewis was
36 in Undercover Blues
as 'Cab Driver'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Jenifer Lewis was
36 in The Meteor Man
as 'Mrs. Williams'.
Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
Jenifer Lewis was
36 in Poetic Justice
as 'Annie'.
Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
Jenifer Lewis was
36 in What's Love Got to Do with It
as 'Zelma Bullock'.
Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Frozen Assets
Frozen Assets
Jenifer Lewis was
35 in Frozen Assets
as 'Jomisha'.
Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of Sister Act
Sister Act
Jenifer Lewis was
35 in Sister Act
as 'Michelle'.
Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of Sunday in Paris
Sunday in Paris
Jenifer Lewis was
34 in Sunday in Paris
as 'Taylor Chase'.
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
Jenifer Lewis was
31 in Beaches
as 'Diva'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Bette Midler: Art or Bust
Bette Midler: Art or Bust
Jenifer Lewis was
27 in Bette Midler: Art or Bust
as 'Self - Harlette'.
Sat, Aug 18 1984
Poster of Bette Midler: No Frills
Bette Midler: No Frills
Jenifer Lewis was
26 in Bette Midler: No Frills
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Aug 23 1983
Poster of The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire
The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire
Jenifer Lewis will be
67+ in The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire
as 'Mama Rose'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
Jenifer Lewis was
66+ in History of the World: Part II
as 'Grandma'.
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Mon, Mar 06 2023
Poster of Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
Jenifer Lewis was
66+ in Not Dead Yet
as 'Donna'.
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Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Jenifer Lewis was
65+ in Night Court
as 'Erika'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 2023
Poster of So Help Me Todd
So Help Me Todd
Jenifer Lewis was
65+ in So Help Me Todd
as 'Jacqueline Burton'.
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Thu, Sep 29 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Jenifer Lewis was
65+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Cars on the Road
Cars on the Road
Jenifer Lewis was
65+ in Cars on the Road
as 'Flo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of I Love That for You
I Love That for You
Jenifer Lewis was
65+ in I Love That for You
as 'Patricia Cochran'.
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Sun, May 01 2022
Poster of The Ghost and Molly McGee
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Jenifer Lewis was
64+ in The Ghost and Molly McGee
as 'Patty (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Mickey Mouse Funhouse
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
Jenifer Lewis was
64+ in Mickey Mouse Funhouse
as 'Wheezelene (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 20 2021
Poster of Monsters at Work
Monsters at Work
Jenifer Lewis was
64+ in Monsters at Work
as 'Grandma Tuskmon (voice)'.
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Wed, Jul 07 2021
Poster of Rugrats
Rugrats
Jenifer Lewis was
64+ in Rugrats
as 'Ms. Marjorie / Narrator (voice), Ms. Marjorie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of The Upshaws
The Upshaws
Jenifer Lewis was
64+ in The Upshaws
as 'Dr. Pearl Edmunds'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 12 2021
Poster of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Jenifer Lewis was
63+ in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as 'Self - Contestant'.
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Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Jenifer Lewis was
63+ in Star Trek: Lower Decks
as 'Bartender (voice)'.
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Thu, Aug 06 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Jenifer Lewis was
63+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
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Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Amphibia
Amphibia
Jenifer Lewis was
62+ in Amphibia
as 'Mama Hasselback (voice)'.
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Mon, Jun 17 2019
Poster of grown-ish
grown-ish
Jenifer Lewis was
60+ in grown-ish
as 'Ruby Johnson'.
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Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of Big Hero 6 The Series
Big Hero 6 The Series
Jenifer Lewis was
60+ in Big Hero 6 The Series
as 'Professor Granville (voice)'.
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Mon, Nov 20 2017
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
Jenifer Lewis was
59+ in The $100,000 Pyramid
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Jenifer Lewis was
59+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
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Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Jenifer Lewis was
59+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self - Panelist'.
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Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Jenifer Lewis was
57+ in black-ish
as 'Ruby Johnson'.
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Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Jenifer Lewis was
55+ in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
Jenifer Lewis was
55+ in Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
as 'Jenifer Lewis'.
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Fri, Aug 31 2012
Poster of The Playboy Club
The Playboy Club
Jenifer Lewis was
54+ in The Playboy Club
as 'Pearl'.
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Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Young Justice
Young Justice
Jenifer Lewis was
53+ in Young Justice
as 'Olympia Savage (voice)'.
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Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Jenifer Lewis was
52+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Day Break
Day Break
Jenifer Lewis was
49+ in Day Break
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Wed, Nov 15 2006
Poster of Shark
Shark
Jenifer Lewis was
49+ in Shark
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Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of The Boondocks
The Boondocks
Jenifer Lewis was
48+ in The Boondocks
as 'Boss Willona (voice), Geraldine (voice)'.
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Sun, Nov 06 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Jenifer Lewis was
48+ in American Dad!
as 'Lessie (voice)'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Jenifer Lewis was
47+ in Boston Legal
as 'Judge Isabel Fisher'.
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Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jenifer Lewis was
45+ in That's So Raven
as 'Vivian Baxter'.
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Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Bette
Bette
Jenifer Lewis was
43+ in Bette
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Wed, Oct 11 2000
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Jenifer Lewis was
43+ in Girlfriends
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Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Jenifer Lewis was
43+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Lana Hawkins'.
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Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Time of Your Life
Time of Your Life
Jenifer Lewis was
42+ in Time of Your Life
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Mon, Oct 25 1999
Poster of Grown Ups
Grown Ups
Jenifer Lewis was
42+ in Grown Ups
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Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of The PJs
The PJs
Jenifer Lewis was
41+ in The PJs
as 'Bebe Ho (voice)'.
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Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of The Temptations
The Temptations
Jenifer Lewis was
41+ in The Temptations
as 'Mama Rose'.
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Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
Jenifer Lewis was
40+ in The Chris Rock Show
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Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Jenifer Lewis was
39+ in Promised Land
as 'Queenie'.
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Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Jenifer Lewis was
39+ in The Jamie Foxx Show
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Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Jenifer Lewis was
39+ in The Daily Show
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Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Jenifer Lewis was
38+ in Moesha
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Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Courthouse
Courthouse
Jenifer Lewis was
38+ in Courthouse
as 'Judge Rosetta Reide'.
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Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Jenifer Lewis was
38+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Female Black Widow Spider (voice), Hazel (voice)'.
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Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Jenifer Lewis was
37+ in The Parent 'Hood
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Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of Friends
Friends
Jenifer Lewis was
37+ in Friends
as 'Paula'.
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Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Jenifer Lewis was
37+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Queenie'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Jenifer Lewis was
37+ in New York Undercover
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Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway
Jenifer Lewis was
37+ in Rebel Highway
as 'Amanda'.
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Thu, Jul 07 1994
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Jenifer Lewis was
36+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
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Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Jenifer Lewis was
36+ in Living Single
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Sun, Aug 29 1993
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Jenifer Lewis was
35+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as 'Georgia Rodman'.
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Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of Roc
Roc
Jenifer Lewis was
34+ in Roc
as 'Charlaine'.
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Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Jenifer Lewis was
33+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Aunt Helen'.
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Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Jenifer Lewis was
33+ in Dream On
as 'Carolyn'.
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Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of In Living Color
In Living Color
Jenifer Lewis was
33+ in In Living Color
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Sun, Apr 15 1990
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Jenifer Lewis was
30+ in A Different World
as 'Susan Clayton, Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987