Jenifer Lewis
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Biography
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
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
Former student turned crystal meth drug kingpin fugitive, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), attempts to outrun his past in this western-style crime thriller. Aaron Paul reprises his Emmy-winning role in this film written and directed by "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Won "Best Movie Made for Television" by the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Source Netflix
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GoldenEye
Action Adventure PG‑131995 (2h 9m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan takes his first turn as debonair secret agent James Bond, who investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film opened at No. 1 at the box office, reinvigorating the 007 franchise. Source Netflix
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6 Underground
Action Adventure Thriller R2019 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Ryan Reynolds leads an international vigilante squad in this adrenaline-propelled action thriller directed by Michael Bay. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
Upload
Comedy Mystery Sci-Fi TV‑MA2020 Series - Streaming on Amazon
In 2033, people can be "uploaded" into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious "Lakeview" digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan's self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora's VR world. After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend's family's digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora.
Upload is created by Greg Daniels ("The Office"). Source Amazon
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Space Force
Comedy TV‑MA2020 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.
Greg Daniels and Steve Carell of "The Office" reunite for another irreverent workplace comedy. Source Netflix
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Barry
Comedy Action TV‑MA2018 Series - Streaming on HBO
Starring Bill Hader as a depressed, low-rent hitman from the Midwest. Lonely and dissatisfied in his life, he reluctantly travels to Los Angeles to execute a hit on an aspiring actor. Barry follows his "mark" into an acting class and ends up finding an accepting community in a group of eager hopefuls within the LA theater scene. He wants to start a new life as an actor, but his criminal past won't let him walk away -- can he find a way to balance both worlds? Source HBO
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