Acting
Jenifer Lewis
- Titles
- 73movies63TV shows
- Career
Active from 1991 to 2026, busiest in 2000 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 13top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
Finding Kendrick Johnson86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 98 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy5.5average 2.7
- Wholesome5.8average 3.3
- Pop Culture4.6average 2.2
- Family Dynamics6.5average 4.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.9average 2.5
- Coming of Age4.1average 2.9
- Satire & Parody3.3average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Mystery2.4, average 4.1
- Tension4.4, average 6.1
- Violence2.7, average 4.3
- Crime2.1, average 3.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 5
- Heartwarming 4
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Social Commentary 3
- 1950s 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Showbiz 2
- Biographical Drama 2
- Contemporary Realism 2
- Show Business 2
- African-American Culture 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Loretta DevineActorThe PJs, The Preacher's Wife, Jackie's Back!, Dirty Laundry
Tamala JonesActorNora's Hair Salon, The Brothers, Little Richard
Whoopi GoldbergActorStrong Medicine, Corrina, Corrina, Jackie's Back!
Elden HensonActorCast Away, The Mighty
LeonActorLittle Richard, The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire
Tatyana AliActorNora's Hair Salon, The Brothers
Isaiah WashingtonActorGirl 6, Dancing in September
Gabrielle UnionActorGOAT, The Brothers
Morris ChestnutActorNot Easily Broken, The Brothers
Debbie AllenActorDolly Parton's Christmas on the Square, Sunday in Paris
Larry MillerActorCorrina, Corrina, Frozen Assets
Allan ArkushDirectorShake, Rattle and Rock!, The Temptations Le film de leur ascension vers la gloire
Movies and TV shows
118Upcoming
1 title
2020s
19 titles · average score 68
76
as Florence Everson (voice)
as Ms. Hopkins
66
as Nazara (voice)
57
TV show · as Grandma
58
TV show · as Erika
72
TV show · as Patricia Cochran
65
TV show · as Jacqueline Burton
86
as Narrator (voice)
66
TV show · as Grandma Tuskmon (voice)
79
TV show · as Patty (voice)
56
as Margeline
72
TV show · as Bartender (voice)
2010s
23 titles · average score 62
85
TV show · as Mama Hasselback (voice)
65
TV show · as Ruby Johnson
74
as Flo (voice)
as Aunt Valerie
75
TV show · as Ruby Johnson
45
as Catherine Moore
56
TV show · as Microwavabelle (voice)
60
as Flo (voice)
39
as Gogo (voice)
70
as Retirement Home Waitress (uncredited)
61
as Flo (voice)
77
TV show · as Olympia Savage (voice)
2000s
27 titles · average score 62
58
as Mary 'Mama' Clark
31
as Therapist
55
as Aunt Lettuce
81
as Flo (voice)
60
TV show · as Lessie (voice)
42
as Lady Em
64
as Nora
80
TV show · as Judge Isabel Fisher
73
as Louise Smith
70
TV show · as Lana Hawkins
86
as Becca Twig
66
as Muh Penniman
1990s
45 titles · average score 64
68
TV show · as Bebe Ho (voice)
74
as Jackie Washington
72
as Mrs. Addison
58
as Margueritte Coleman
45
as Boss #1 - Lil
74
TV show
54
as Amanda
52
as Jevina
78
TV show · as Paula
81
as Zelma Bullock
77
TV show · as Mystique
70
TV show · as Aunt Helen
1980s
3 titles · average score 67
63
as Diva
71
TV show · as Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport / Susan Clayton
as Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport