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Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957 [1]) is an American actress and singer. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992).
January 25, 1957 · Kinloch, Missouri, USA. Birth name. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis. Nickname. The Black Mother of Hollywood. Height. 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m) Mini Bio. Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television.
- January 25, 1957
Biography. Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Jenifer Lewis (I) Actress. Music Department. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 2334. Play trailer 1:01. I Love That for You (2022) 41 Videos. 99+ Photos. Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television.
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Jan 1, 2019 · January 1, 20193:00 AM ET. 33-Minute Listen. Playlist. It's Tuesday: In her memoir, "The Mother of Black Hollywood," Jenifer Lewis chronicles a career that has spanned decades, from Broadway to...
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress and singer. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992).
Nov 13, 2017 · Jenifer Lewis Is the Mother of Black Hollywood—and Has the Stories to Prove It | Vanity Fair. memoir tales. Jenifer Lewis Is the Mother of Black Hollywood—and Has the Stories to Prove It....
Nov 29, 2017 · Lewis was born into poverty near St. Louis in the small town of Kinloch. In reflection, she remembers everyone looking like her: the librarian, the police officers, the firefighters, the mayor,...