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Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
Jennifer Lewis
Birthplace:
Kinloch, Missouri
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This flamboyant, gutsy singer and cabaret performer parlayed an autobiographical cabaret act called "The Diva Is Dismissed" into a buoyant career as a supporting player of in TV and film. Soon after she arrived in NYC, Jenifer Lewis began on Broadway in a small role in "Eubie" (1979), the musical based on the work of Eubie Blake. She next landed the role of Effie White in the workshop of the Michael Bennett-directed musical "Dreamgirls", but when the show moved to Broadway, Bennett chose Jennifer Holliday for the role. Undaunted, Lewis accepted a position as a Harlette, a back-up singer for
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1979
Made Broadway debut in "Eubie"
Became a Harlette, a back-up singer to Bette Midler
Began performing her evolving cabaret act, "The Diva Is Dismissed"
1984
TV debut, "Bette Midler: Art or Bust"
1988
Film debut, "Beaches" starring Midler
1991
Played recurring role as Aunt Helen on the NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
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