Jenifer Lewis is a professional American actress known for various notable movie and TV roles. She is also a singer, comedian, and activist. Jenifer has been in the entertainment industry for more than three decades. She is currently starring as Ruby Johnson in Black-ish, which is an Emmy-winning hit TV show.
- Birth name: Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
- Nickname: The Mother of Black Hollywood
- Date of 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡: 25th January 1957
- Place of 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡: Kinloch, Missouri, USA
- Age: 63 years old (as of 2020)
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Parents: Edward James and Dorothy Lewis
- Height: 5′ 5½” (1.66 m)
- Occupation: Actress, singer, comedian, activist
- Nationality: American
Education background
How old is Jenifer Lewis?
Career
The Black-ish actress boasts of a successful career that stretches back to 1988. Like most legendary entertainers, she started her career at Broadway.
At first, she was more into music than acting. She started taking minor roles in musical shows such as Dreamgirls and Eubie. Later, she landed her first onscreen role on Beaches in 1988, which is a comedy-drama film.
The actress has since appeared in numerous television shows and movies. In most instances, she stars as a mother. The role has earned her The Mother of Black Hollywood title.
TV shows
- Stat (1991) – Felicia Brown
- Sunday in Paris (1991) – Taylor Chase
- Murphy Brown (1990 – 1990) – Sales Person
- Dream On (1992) – Carolyn
- In Living Color (1993) – Snookie
- A Different World (1990 – 1993) – Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport / Susan Clayton
- Roc (1993) – Charlaine
- Moon Over Miami (1993) – Aurora Tyler
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1994) – Mystique
- Deconstructing Sarah (1994) – Betty
- Rebel Highway (1944) – Amanda Baldwin Cooper
- Friends (1994) – Paula
- New York Undercover (1995) – Medina
- Hangin’ with Mr Cooper (1993 – 1995) – Georgia Rodman
- Living Single (1995) – Delia Deveaux
- Courthouse (1995) – Judge Rosetta Reide
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991 – 1996) – Aunt Helen
- Cosby (1996) – Bernice
- Promised Land (1997) – Queenie
- Touched by an Angel (1997) – Queenie
- Moesha (1999) – Mrs Biggs
- Grown Ups (1999) – Melissa’s Mother
- For Your Love (1998 – 2000) – Mel and Reggie’s Mother / Sylvia Ellis
- Bette (2000) – Inez
- Family Affair (2002) – Mrs Summers
- The Proud Family (2003) – Aunt Spice
- That’s So Raven (2004) – Vivian Baxter
- Strong Medicine (2002 – 2006) – Lana Hawkins
- Girlfriends (2002 – 2006) – Veretta Childs
- Day Break (2007) – Elizabeth Hopper
- Shark (2007) – Ellie Broussard
- Meet the Browns (2009 – 2010) – Vera Brown
- American Dad! (2011) – Lessie
- State of Georgia (2011) – Patrice
- The Boondocks (2014) – Boss Willona
- Tales from Radiator Springs (2013 – 2014) – Flo
- The Exes (2015) – Caren Dupree
- Instant Mom (2015) – Delois
- Twenties (2020) – Jenifer Lewis
- Black-ish (2014-2020) – Ruby / Ruby Johnson / Rosy
Jenifer Lewis movies
- Beaches (1998) – Diva
- Sister Act (1992) – Michelle
- Frozen Assets (1992) – Jomisha
- What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993) – Zelma Bullock
- Poetic Justice (1993) – Annie
- Undercover Blues (199) – Cab Driver
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) – Amanda
- Last Days of Russell (1994) – Aunt Yvette
- Renaissance Man (1944) – Mrs. Coleman
- Corrina, Corrina (1944) – Jevina
- Panther (1995) – Rita
- Dead Presidents (1995) – Mrs. Curtis
- The Preacher’s Wife (1996) – Margueritte Coleman
- The Mighty (1998) – Mrs. Addison
- Mystery Men (1999) – Lucille
- Cast Away (2000) – Becca Twig
- Dancing in September (2000) – Judge Warner
- Juwanna Mann (2002) – Aunt Ruby
- Nora’s Hair Salon (2004) – Nora Harper
- Who’s Your Caddy? (2007) – C-Note’s Mom
- Meet the Browns (2008) – Vera
- Hereafter (2010) – Candace
- Baggage Claim (2013) – Catherine
- The Wedding Ringer (2015) – Doris Jenkin
Nominations
- 1995: Image Awards (NAACP) – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (What’s Love Got to Do with It).
- 1997: Image Awards (NAACP) – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (The Preacher’s Wife).
- 2000: Black Reel Awards – Network/Cable – Best Actress (Jackie’s Back!)
- 2010: Annie Awards – Voice Acting in a Feature Production (The Princess and the Frog).
- 2012: Acapulco Black Film Festival – Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Performance, Female (Five).
- 2014: Acapulco Black Film Festival – Best Ensemble Cast (Baggage Claim).
- 2018: Black Reel Awards – Outstanding Voice Performance (Cars 3).
- 2017 and 2018: Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Black-ish).
Awards
Jenifer Lewis Blackish role has earned her three awards, which are:
- 2017, 2018, and 2019: Black Reel Awards for Television – Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series.
- In 2019, she was also among the women honoured with an Essence Black Women in Hollywood award.
Jenifer Lewis net worth
The Black-ish actress has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her primary source of income is acting.
Who is Jennifer Lewis husband?
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