biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (February 2010) Jenifer Lewis Born Jenifer Jeanette Lewis January 25, 1957 (1957-01-25) (age 54) Kinloch, Missouri, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1979–present Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American film and television actress and singer..