Jenifer Lewis – Voice Actress Profile & Notable Roles

Jenifer Lewis, born January 25, 1957, in Kinloch, Missouri, commands Hollywood as "The Mother of Black Hollywood" with her powerhouse, soulful voice and magnetic warmth. This beloved voice actor enchants audiences as Mama Odie in Disney's The Princess and the Frog and Flo in Pixar's Cars franchise, roles that showcase her vibrant, nurturing energy. Her 300-plus credits span film, television, and Broadway, including her Emmy-nominated turn as Ruby Johnson on Black-ish. Recently, she voiced Mother Nature in Fairly OddParents: A New Wish and Nazara in Netflix's Spellbound, bringing signature sass and heart to animated projects.