Jenifer Lewis
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Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces with more than 300 appearances in film and television. Dubbed a "national treasure" by TVGuide.com, Lewis currently stars on ABC's Emmy® and Golden Globe®-nominated comedy series "black-ish," where her hilarious portrayal of Ruby Johnson earned her a nomination for the 2016 Critics Choice Award.Lewis' most recent movies include "The Wedding Ringer," "Think Like a Man," "Think Like a Man Too" and "Baggage Claim." She delivered legendary performances as Tina Turner's mother in "What's Love Got to Do With It" and in "The Preacher's Wife" as Whitney Houston's mother. Lewis starred opposite Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter," and for director Tyler Perry, she created unforgettable characters in "Madea's Family Reunion" and "Meet the Browns." In the movie "Castaway," Lewis portrayed Tom Hanks' boss.
In animated films, her uniquely recognizable voice is adored by Disney fans worldwide in roles such as Flo in "Cars," "Cars 2" and "Cars 3," and as Mama Odie in "The Princess and the Frog." In her latest Disney role, Lewis is the voice of Professor Granville in the "Big Hero 6" television series.
Lewis' TV roles have ranged from regular appearances as Aunt Helen on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" to guest star roles on "Friends," "Boston Legal" and "Girlfriends." For six seasons, she portrayed Lana Hawkins on Lifetime's hit series "Strong Medicine."
Although best known for her Hollywood success, Lewis has enjoyed a wide-ranging and varied career in music and theater. She has performed in four Broadway shows, including "Hairspray," in the role of Motormouth Mable. In 2014, she received an electrifying standing ovation at Carnegie Hall when she sang with the New York Pops orchestra. All told, Lewis has presented more than 200 concerts, performing in 49 states and on four continents.
Lewis' accomplishments as an entertainer and community activist have been recognized with an honorary doctorate from her alma mater, Webster University, in St. Louis, and by the American Black Film Festival's Career Achievement Award. Fans can follow Lewis on Instagram (@jeniferlewisforreal), Twitter (@JeniferLewis) and Facebook (@JeniferLewisForReal).
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Movies in the Spotlight
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Action Adventure PG‑132008 (2h 3m) - Streaming on Netflix
Indiana Jones is drawn into a Russian plot to unearth the Crystal Skulls of Akator, Amazonian artifacts with supernatural powers.
Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford return for their fourth Indiana Jones cinematic adventure together. Source Netflix
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Die Another Day
Action Adventure PG‑132002 (2h 12m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan's final outing as 007 finds James Bond hunting for a mole in the British Intelligence who has betrayed him to Colonel Tan-Sun Moon, a North Korean terrorist and billionaire, who is illegally trading weapons for African conflict diamonds. Pierce Brosnan makes his fourth and final outing as MI6 agent James Bond. Halle Berry co-stars as NSA agent Jinx Johnson, the Bond girl. Source Netflix
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The Irishman
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (3h 29m) - Streaming on Netflix
Hit man Frank Sheeran looks back at the secrets he kept as a loyal member of the Bufalino crime family in this acclaimed film from Martin Scorsese.
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Directing and Supporting Actor (Al Pacino and Joe Pesci). Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
House of Cards
Drama Political Thriller TV‑MA2013 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons. When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey won Golden Globes; director David Fincher and guest actor Reg E. Cathey won Emmys. Source Netflix
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Mindhunter
Drama Crime TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters. In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.
Cameron Britton earned an Emmy nod for his turn as Edmund Kemper in this series from David Fincher and Charlize Theron. Source Netflix
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Narcos: Mexico
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2018 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Witness the birth of the Mexican drug war in the 1980s as a gritty new "Narcos" saga chronicles the true story of the Guadalajara cartel's ascent. When the army pillages Sinaloa, an ambitious pot farmer pitches a plan to build a drug empire in Guadalajara. A young DEA agent transfers to Mexico.
Diego Luna ("Rogue One") and Michael Pena ("American Hustle") face off in a new "Narcos" saga set in Mexico. Source Netflix
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