Jenifer Lewis
Also Credited As: Craig Safan
Latest News on Jenifer Lewis:
Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley to Headline Signature & Wolf Trap's BROADWAY IN THE PARK (Apr 15, 2026)
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More (Apr 6, 2026)
Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman Reprising A DIFFERENT WORLD Characters in Netflix Sequel Series (Mar 25, 2026)
Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley to Headline Signature & Wolf Trap's BROADWAY IN THE PARK (Apr 15, 2026)
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More (Apr 6, 2026)
Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman Reprising A DIFFERENT WORLD Characters in Netflix Sequel Series (Mar 25, 2026)
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David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
Date:
11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
Date:
11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Officer Walker (People of El Barrio)
Movies
Beaches
[ 1988 ] Diva Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
[ 1988 ] Diva Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
Frozen Assets
[ 1992 ] Jomisha
[ 1992 ] Jomisha
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Michelle
[ 1992 ] Michelle
Poetic Justice
[ 1993 ] Annie
[ 1993 ] Annie
Undercover Blues
[ 1993 ] Cab Driver
[ 1993 ] Cab Driver
The Meteor Man
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Williams - LewisMother
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Williams - LewisMother
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Veg Backup Singer #1
[ 1993 ] Veg Backup Singer #1
What's Love Got to Do with It
[ 1993 ] Zelma Bullock
[ 1993 ] Zelma Bullock
Corrina, Corrina
[ 1994 ] Jevina
[ 1994 ] Jevina
Renaissance Man
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Coleman
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Coleman
Dead Presidents
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Curtis
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Curtis
Panther
[ 1995 ] Rita
[ 1995 ] Rita
Girl 6
[ 1996 ] Boss #1 - Lil
[ 1996 ] Boss #1 - Lil
The Preacher's Wife
[ 1996 ] Margueritte Coleman
[ 1996 ] Margueritte Coleman
The Mighty
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Addison
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Addison
Blast from the Past
[ 1999 ] Dr. Aron
[ 1999 ] Dr. Aron
Mystery Men
[ 1999 ] Lucille
[ 1999 ] Lucille
Cast Away
[ 2000 ] Becca Twig
[ 2000 ] Becca Twig
Dancing in September
[ 2000 ] Judge Warner
[ 2000 ] Judge Warner
The Brothers
[ 2001 ] Louise Smith
[ 2001 ] Louise Smith
Juwanna Mann
[ 2002 ] Aunt Ruby
[ 2002 ] Aunt Ruby
The Cookout
[ 2004 ] Lady Em
[ 2004 ] Lady Em
Shark Tale
[ 2004 ] Motown Turtle
[ 2004 ] Motown Turtle
Nora's Hair Salon
[ 2004 ] Nora Harper
[ 2004 ] Nora Harper
Dirty Laundry
[ 2006 ] Aunt Lettuce
[ 2006 ] Aunt Lettuce
Cars
[ 2006 ] Flo
[ 2006 ] Flo
Madea's Family Reunion
[ 2006 ] Milay Jenay Lori
[ 2006 ] Milay Jenay Lori
The Heart Specialist
[ 2006 ] Nurse Jackson
[ 2006 ] Nurse Jackson
Who's Your Caddy?
[ 2007 ] C-Note's Mom
[ 2007 ] C-Note's Mom
Redrum
[ 2007 ] Therapist
[ 2007 ] Therapist
Meet the Browns
[ 2008 ] Vera
[ 2008 ] Vera
The Princess and the Frog
[ 2009 ] Mama Odie
[ 2009 ] Mama Odie
Not Easily Broken
[ 2009 ] MaryMamaClark
[ 2009 ] MaryMamaClark
Hereafter
[ 2010 ] Candace
[ 2010 ] Candace
Cars 2
[ 2011 ] Flo
[ 2011 ] Flo
Adventures in Zambezia
[ 2012 ] Gogo
[ 2012 ] Gogo
Think Like a Man
[ 2012 ] Loretta
[ 2012 ] Loretta
Playin' for Love
[ 2013 ] Alize Gates
[ 2013 ] Alize Gates
Baggage Claim
[ 2013 ] Catherine
[ 2013 ] Catherine
Secrets of the Magic City
[ 2014 ] Aunt Valerie
[ 2014 ] Aunt Valerie
Think Like a Man Too
[ 2014 ] Loretta
[ 2014 ] Loretta
The Wedding Ringer
[ 2015 ] Doris Jenkins
[ 2015 ] Doris Jenkins
Cars 3
[ 2017 ] Flo
[ 2017 ] Flo
The Addams Family
[ 2019 ] Great Auntie Sloom
[ 2019 ] Great Auntie Sloom
Christmas on the Square
[ 2020 ] Margeline
[ 2020 ] Margeline
Spellbound
[ 2023 ] Minister Nazara Prone
[ 2023 ] Minister Nazara Prone
Spellbound
[ 2024 ] Nazara
[ 2024 ] Nazara
This Is Me... Now
[ 2024 ] Gemini
[ 2024 ] Gemini
GOAT
[ 2026 ] Florence Everson (Team Owner)
[ 2026 ] Florence Everson (Team Owner)
TV Shows
A Different World
Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport, Susan Clayton
Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport, Susan Clayton
Big Hero 6: The Series
Professor Granville, Sara, Blogger Girl
Professor Granville, Sara, Blogger Girl
Black-ish
Ruby, Rosy
Ruby, Rosy
Boston Legal
Judge Isabel Fisher
Judge Isabel Fisher
For Your Love
Sylvia, Mel and Reggie's Mother, Sylvia Ellis
Sylvia, Mel and Reggie's Mother, Sylvia Ellis
Girlfriends
Veretta Childs
Veretta Childs
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Georgia Rodman
Georgia Rodman
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Hazel, Black Widow Spider
Hazel, Black Widow Spider
Meet the Browns
Vera Brown
Vera Brown
Murphy Brown
Sales Person
Sales Person
Strong Medicine
Lana Hawkins
Lana Hawkins
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Aunt Helen
Aunt Helen
The PJs
Bebe Ho
Bebe Ho
Tuca & Bertie
Tallulah
Tallulah
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
[ 2021-2024 ] Wheezelene
[ 2021-2024 ] Wheezelene
Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Mother Nature
Mother Nature
Princess Power
Hilda
Hilda
Monsters at Work
Grandma Tuskmon
Grandma Tuskmon
Not Dead Yet
Donna
Donna
So Help Me Todd
Jacqueline Burton
Jacqueline Burton
Night Court
Erika Ellis
Erika Ellis
The Ghost and Molly McGee
[ 2021-2024 ] Patty
[ 2021-2024 ] Patty
And Just Like That...
[ 2021-2025 ] Lucille Highwater
[ 2021-2025 ] Lucille Highwater
Disney Jr.'s Ariel
[ 2024-2025 ] Nana Xola
[ 2024-2025 ] Nana Xola
Videos
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-25 17:00:05
Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-21 12:00:20
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-22 10:00:20
Video: Jennifer Lopez Drops Trailer For New Musical Movie Event THIS IS ME...NOW
by Michael Major - 2024-01-17 11:27:35
VIDEO: Christine Baranski Says Dolly Parton Plays a 'Sexy Foxy Angel' in CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-11 10:20:17
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE, Starring Christine Baranski
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-22 12:37:44
TV Exclusive: Jenifer Lewis Brings Straight-Talking Artistry to American Songbook Series!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-02-24 12:01:00
VIDEO: Tony Yazbeck Dances His Way To His Lincoln Center American Songbook Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-29 20:28:55
VIDEO: Watch All-New 'The Limit' Trailer for Disney/Pixar's CARS 3
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-09 12:26:13
VIDEO: First Look - Disney/Pixar Reveals CARS 3 'Rivalry' Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-10 09:16:23
VIDEO: Kevin Hart Wants Josh Gad to 'Show Him the Money' in All-New JERRY MAGUIRE Parody
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-06 10:41:03
VIDEO: First Look - Josh Gad in All-New WEDDING RINGER Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-12-29 10:59:51
VIDEO: First Look - Josh Gad, Kevin Hart Star in THE WEDDING RINGER
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-06-20 08:19:01
TV: You Can't Stop Their Beat! Tveit, Winokur, Morrison, Krakowski & More Celebrate Shaiman & Wittman with the New York Pops!
by Randy Rainbow - 2014-05-17 09:00:01
News
Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley to Headline Signature & Wolf Trap's BROADWAY IN THE PARK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have revealed the headliners for the sixth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park: Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have revealed the headliners for the sixth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park: Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley!
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman Reprising A DIFFERENT WORLD Characters in Netflix Sequel Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Netflix has announced additional cast members for the A Different World sequel series, including Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, who will be reprising their roles from the original series.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Netflix has announced additional cast members for the A Different World sequel series, including Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, who will be reprising their roles from the original series.
A DIFFERENT WORLD Sequel Series Begins Production; Jenifer Lewis & Charnele Brown Join Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026
Production has begun on Netflix’s sequel series of A Different World in Atlanta, Georgia, with original stars Jenifer Lewis and Charnele Brown now confirmed to star. The show will explore the lives and loves of a new generation at the iconic fictional HBCU.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026
Production has begun on Netflix’s sequel series of A Different World in Atlanta, Georgia, with original stars Jenifer Lewis and Charnele Brown now confirmed to star. The show will explore the lives and loves of a new generation at the iconic fictional HBCU.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 13, 2026- Chatting with OH, MARY! Star John Cameron Mitchell and More
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
Hear Jenifer Lewis in Preview Clip From Audible Comedy BIG AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Ahead of its debut on February 5, Audible has shared a new preview clip from Big Age, a new Original audio comedy series starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Ahead of its debut on February 5, Audible has shared a new preview clip from Big Age, a new Original audio comedy series starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
Jenifer Lewis and Cedric the Entertainer to Lead BIG AGE Audible Comedy From Kenya Barris
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026
Kenya Barris, creator of the acclaimed television series black-ish, is partnering with Audible on Big Age, a new Original audio comedy series starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026
Kenya Barris, creator of the acclaimed television series black-ish, is partnering with Audible on Big Age, a new Original audio comedy series starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
SHERRI SHEPHERD: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour will be presented at Patchogue Theatre this winter. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour will be presented at Patchogue Theatre this winter. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photo: Rosie O'Donnell Dons WICKED Shirt in New AND JUST LIKE THAT Preview
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025
Rosie O'Donnell seems to be playing a Wicked super-fan in the new season of And Just Like That! A new photo from the upcomig third season of the Sex & the City sequel series shows the Broadway alum in a Wicked shirt, holding a bag of M&Ms.
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025
Rosie O'Donnell seems to be playing a Wicked super-fan in the new season of And Just Like That! A new photo from the upcomig third season of the Sex & the City sequel series shows the Broadway alum in a Wicked shirt, holding a bag of M&Ms.
GREENWOOD 1964 to be Presented at Greenway Court Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025
Greenwood 1964, written by Mohammed Ali Ojarigi and directed by Iona Morris Jackson, will be presented at Greenway Court Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025
Greenwood 1964, written by Mohammed Ali Ojarigi and directed by Iona Morris Jackson, will be presented at Greenway Court Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Todrick Hall Will Direct and Choreograph West End Premiere of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London. Performances begin this July. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London. Performances begin this July. Learn more here!
Photos: Go Inside SMASH VIP Arrivals on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025
Many arrived for opening night, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025
Many arrived for opening night, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night!
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024
Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024
Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024
Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024
Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
Video: Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane Share SPELLBOUND Secrets
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane to discuss Netflix's new animated musical Spellbound, their dynamic in the film, and more. Watch the exclusive interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane to discuss Netflix's new animated musical Spellbound, their dynamic in the film, and more. Watch the exclusive interview now!
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024
Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024
Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jenifer Lewis been in?
Jenifer Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Jenifer Lewis been in?
Jenifer Lewis has not appeared in the West End.
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