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- Full name: Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
- Born: January 25, 1957
- Birth place: Kinloch, Missouri
- Performed as a backup singer for Bette Midler
- Children: One adopted daughter
- Safety instructions announcer before the "Star Tours" ride at Disneyland
- Lost her cousin Ronald Stewart to AIDS
- An AIDS and Bipolar Disorder advocate
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Jenifer Lewis is a theater, television and film actress. She appeared in the films Sister Act, What's Love Got to Do with It? and The Preacher's Wife.
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Bipolar Disorder
On September 24, 2007, Lewis appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss her battle with bipolar disorder. Lewis was diagnosed with the disorder in 1997.Film Roles
- Diva in Beaches (1988)
- Michelle in Sister Act (1992)
- Zelma Bullock in What's Love Got to Do With It? (1993)
- Mrs. Coleman in Renaissance Man (1994)
- Jevina in Corrina, Corrina (1994)
- Mrs. Curtis in Dead Presidents (1995)
- Boss #1, Lil in Girl 6 (1996)
- Margueritte Coleman in The Preacher's Wife (1996)
- Lady Em in The Cookout (2004)
- Nora in Nora's Hair Salon (2004)
- Motown Turtle in Shark Tale (2004)
- Flo in Cars (2006)
Television Roles
- Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport on A Different World (1990-1993)
- Aunt Helen on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991-1996)
- Paula on Friends (1994)
- Receptionist Lana Hawkins on Strong Medicine (2000-2006)
- Grandma Vivian on That's So Raven (2004)
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Jenifer Lewis Questions
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How old is Leona Lewis? 1 AnswerLeona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985 in London). Makes her 23 years old. read more -
What is the height of Cali Lewis? 1 AnswerAccording to a somewhat unreliable source, 5'7". read more -
What was Charles Lewis, Jr? 1 AnswerJeffrey Kirby and Charles Lewis, Jr were reportedly driving side by side in Newport Beach before Lewis hit a pole. Jeffrey David Kirby, 51, of Costa Mesa, wa... read more -
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Jenifer Lewis Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- January 25, 1957: Born
- 1992: Sister Act
- 1992-1996: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- 1993: What's Love Got to Do with It
- 1993: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
- 1996: The Preacher's Wife
- 2006: Madea's Family Reunion


