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Jenifer Lewis

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 Be... more

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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Cast Away
(2000)
Adventure, Drama
Chuck Nolan, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at sea during a terrible storm. He's the only survivor, and finds himself marooned on a desolate island. With no way to escape, Chuck must find ways to survive in his new home.
Runtime:
143 min
Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Cast:
Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Chris Noth, Paul Sanchez, Lari White
7.8
89%
73
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Cars
(2006)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, Mc...
Runtime:
117 min
Director:
John Lasseter, Joe Ranft
Cast:
Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin
7.1
74%
73
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The Princess and the Frog
(2009)
Animation, Family, Romance
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Runtime:
98 min
Director:
Ron Clements, John Musker
Cast:
Anika Noni Rose, Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Bruno Campos, Keith David
7.1
85%
73
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Sister Act
(1992)
Comedy, Music
A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—an...
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Emile Ardolino
Cast:
Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes
6.5
74%
51
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The Wedding Ringer
(2015)
Comedy
Doug Harris is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan, owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a ...
Runtime:
101 min
Director:
Jeremy Garelick
Cast:
Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco, Affion Crockett, Jorge Garcia
6.7
29%
35
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Cars 3
(2017)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 is...
Runtime:
102 min
Cast:
Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Armie Hammer, Bonnie Hunt
6.8
69%
59
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Blast from the Past
(1999)
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.
Runtime:
112 min
Director:
Hugh Wilson
Cast:
Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Nathan Fillion
6.6
58%
48
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Think Like a Man
(2012)
Comedy, Romance
The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good ...
Runtime:
122 min
Director:
Tim Story
Cast:
Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Chris Brown
6.6
53%
51
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What's Love Got to Do with It
(1993)
Drama
What's Love Got to Do with It is a 1993 American biographical film directed by Brian Gibson, based on the life of Tina Turner. The film stars Angela Bassett as Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner. The screenplay was adapted by Kate Lanier from the book I, Tina co-written by Turner with Kurt Loder. Both Ike and Tina assign...
Runtime:
118 min
Director:
Brian Gibson
Cast:
Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly, Jenifer Lewis
7.3
97%
76
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Mystery Men
(1999)
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.
Runtime:
121 min
Director:
Kinka Usher
Cast:
Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Kel Mitchell, Jenifer Lewis
6.1
61%
65
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Dead Presidents
(1995)
Action, Crime, Drama
On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!
Runtime:
119 min
Director:
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Cast:
Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodríguez, Rose Jackson
6.9
47%
N/A
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The Mighty
(1998)
Drama
This tells the story of a strong friendship between a young boy with Morquio's syndrome and an older boy who is always bullied because of his size. Adapted from the novel, Freak the Mighty, the film explores a building of trust and friendship. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin w...
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Peter Chelsom
Cast:
Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton
7.3
75%
N/A
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Renaissance Man
(1994)
Comedy
An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.
Runtime:
128 min
Director:
Penny Marshall
Cast:
Danny DeVito, Gregory Hines, James Remar, Ed Begley Jr., Lillo Brancato
6.2
12%
44
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Corrina, Corrina
(1994)
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.
Runtime:
115 min
Director:
Jessie Nelson
Cast:
Whoopi Goldberg, Ray Liotta, Tina Majorino, Joan Cusack, Larry Miller
6.6
39%
N/A
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Poetic Justice
(1993)
Drama, Romance
In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run.
Runtime:
109 min
Director:
John Singleton
Cast:
Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell
6.1
34%
51
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Think Like a Man Too
(2014)
Comedy, Romance
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
Runtime:
105 min
Director:
Tim Story
Cast:
Kevin Hart, Romany Malco, Terrence Jenkins, Michael Ealy, Gary Owen
5.8
23%
38
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The Temptations
(1998)
Drama, Music
The true story of The Temptations, the Soul vocal group of the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late 50s and continuing through the 90s and the deaths of the other 4 members.
Runtime:
175 min
Director:
Allan Arkush
Cast:
Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton, Jenifer Lewis
8.5
N/A
N/A
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The Preacher's Wife
(1996)
Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Good natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Rev. Biggs prays to God for help - and help arrives in ...
Runtime:
124 min
Director:
Penny Marshall
Cast:
Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis
5.6
60%
N/A
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The Brothers
(2001)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
Runtime:
106 min
Director:
Gary Hardwick
Cast:
Morris Chestnut, D. L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore, Tatyana Ali
6.4
63%
50
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Madea's Family Reunion
(2006)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Based upon Tyler Perry's acclaimed stage production, Madea's Family Reunion continues the adventures of Southern matriarch Madea. She has just been court ordered to be in charge of Nikki, a rebellious runaway, her nieces, Lisa and Vanessa, are suffering relationship trouble, and through it all, she has to organize her family reunion.
Runtime:
110 min
Director:
Tyler Perry
Cast:
Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe, Lisa Arrindell
5.3
26%
45
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Zambezia
(2012)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.
Runtime:
83 min
Director:
Wayne Thornley
Cast:
Jeremy Suarez, Samuel L. Jackson, Abigail Breslin, Leonard Nimoy, Jeff Goldblum
5.8
17%
N/A
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The Meteor Man
(1993)
Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Robert Townsend
Cast:
Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones
5.2
25%
N/A
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Not Easily Broken
(2009)
Drama, Romance
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
Runtime:
99 min
Director:
Bill Duke
Cast:
Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve Quinlan, Kevin Hart, Jenifer Lewis
6.1
31%
43
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Panther
(1995)
Drama
Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.
Runtime:
124 min
Director:
Mario Van Peebles
Cast:
Kadeem Hardison, Bokeem Woodbine, Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, Marcus Chong
6.4
27%
N/A
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Girl 6
(1996)
Comedy
A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.
Runtime:
108 min
Director:
Spike Lee
Cast:
Theresa Randle, Isaiah Washington, Spike Lee, Jenifer Lewis, Debi Mazar
5.0
33%
44
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Jackie's Back!
(1999)
Comedy, Music, TV Movie
A mockumentary of Jackie Washington, a fictional pop diva and actress, played by Jenifer Lewis. Jackie tells the story of her rise to stardom and fall from grace as she prepares for her comeback concert. Full of cameo appearances and funny interviews from stars like Dolly Parton, Whoopi Goldberg, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Diahann Ca...
Runtime:
91 min
Director:
Robert Townsend
Cast:
Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Tangie Ambrose, Whoopi Goldberg, David Hyde Pierce
6.8
N/A
N/A
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Get Bruce!
(1999)
Comedy, Documentary
Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presidents. We meet his mom and see photos of his childhood; in Chicago, he writes for the Tribune and then heads West. Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler talk wi...
Runtime:
82 min
Director:
Andrew J. Kuehn
Cast:
Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Lily Tomlin
6.0
71%
61
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Dirty Laundry
(2006)
Comedy, Drama
After ten years, Sheldon returns from New York City to Paris, Georgia. His mother Evelyn, a laundress who is stubborn, ornery, opinionated, mean-spirited, insulting, and inflexible, has sent a ten-year-old boy who says he's Sheldon's son up to see Sheldon. Sheldon comes home to straighten things out. Old arguments flare up - between mo...
Runtime:
100 min
Director:
Maurice Jamal
Cast:
Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, Jenifer Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn, Maurice Jamal
6.3
50%
48
Dancing in September
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Dancing in September
(2001)
Drama
A black female TV producer struggles in Hollywood.
Runtime:
107 min
Director:
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Cast:
Nicole Ari Parker, Isaiah Washington, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Jay Underwood, Marcia Cross
6.5
N/A
N/A
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Partners
(2000)
Thriller
After stealing a briefcase, a drifter finds himself caught in the middle of an international crime caper.
Runtime:
90 min
4.8
N/A
N/A
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
(2002)
Comedy, Drama
The fireworks begin when Madea’s family gathers for her granddaughter’s wedding. As usual, Madea rules the roost, as she and her neighbor, the wacky Mr. Brown, deliver nonstop laughs. Live, love, rejoice...it’s Madea’s Family Reunion!
Runtime:
134 min
Director:
Tyler Perry
Cast:
Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe, Lisa Arrindell
4.3
N/A
N/A
Deconstructing Sarah
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Deconstructing Sarah
(1994)
Drama, TV Movie, Thriller
Thriller about an advertising executive Kelley who leads a double life, looking for men in dive bars at night. However, when she goes missing, it causes her best friend Ticotin to turn detective and infiltrate the seedy underworld to discover what happened.
Runtime:
87 min
Director:
Craig R. Baxley
Cast:
Rachel Ticotin, Sheila Kelley, A Martinez, David Andrews, Jenifer Lewis
4.5
N/A
N/A
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Nora's Hair Salon
(2004)
Comedy, Drama
Welcome to Nora's Hair Salon. Leave your troubles outside and get set for neighborhood drama, juicy gossip, and the occasional knock-down, drag-out fight. Nora runs the place and takes care of her family. Whatever the problem, Nora can make it all right in this feel-good film about life, love and lookin' fine!
Runtime:
84 min
3.4
N/A
N/A
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The Cookout
(2004)
Comedy
When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same hous...
Runtime:
97 min
Cast:
Ja Rule, Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Tim Meadows, Jenifer Lewis
3.8
5%
15
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Who's Your Caddy?
(2007)
Comedy
Superstar rap mogul C-Note wants to join the Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club, but faces stiff opposition from the establishment's snooty members. C-Note forces the issue by purchasing the land adjacent to the golf course's 17th hole. As the club leaders search for a way to revoke his membership, C-Note realizes his family's honor an...
Runtime:
93 min
Director:
Don Michael Paul
Cast:
Mick Partridge, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Sherri Shepherd, Faizon Love
2.2
6%
18