Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is an American actor best known for playing Ruby Johnson in Black-ish.
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Best Known For:The television show Black-ish
Breakthrough:Portrayed Tina Turner's mother in What's Love Got to Do with It in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
- Full Name: Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Black-ish
- Date of Birth: January 25, 1957
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Kinloch, Missouri
- Popular As: Jenifer Lewis
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis Age
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is about 69 years old as of 2026. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis was born in 1957.
Education
She attended Webster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
- Webster University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Rise to Fame
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis rose to prominence for her role in the film Cars.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Princess and the Frog, Cars, and What's Love Got to Do with It.
Television
- TV Show: Strong Medicine (Lana Hawkins, 2000-2006)
- TV Show: Black-ish (Ruby Johnson)
Film
- Film: The Princess and the Frog (Mama Odie, 2009) — Voice role
- Film: Cars (Flo, 2006) — Voice role
- Film: What's Love Got to Do with It (Zelma Bullock, 1993) — Tina Turner's mother
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jenifer Jeanette Lewis
- Popular As: Jenifer Lewis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 25, 1957
- Age: 69
- Birthday: January 25
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Kinloch, Missouri
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
