Click Here

KeKe Palmer

Person Score

 
7.6 Good
60 votes

Your Score

KeKe Palmer Picture

Biography

Recent Role:
Brandi on The Cleveland Show
Gender:
Female
Born:
8-26-1993
Birthplace:
Harvey, Illinois, USA
Birth Name:
Lauren Keyana Palmer
AKA:
Keke Palmer, Keke Palmer, Lauren 'Keke' Palmer, Keke
Keke Palmer is an actress/singer who won a small role in the feature film, BarberShop 2 - Back In Business, at the tender age of nine. The role of, Gina's Niece, though small, was significant in the movie because Gina was none other that the sensational, Queen Latifah. Keke more than held her own against the likes of comic, Cedric the Entertainer, arguably she stole the scene. That role led to a series of guest-starring roles on television shows like, Strong Medicine, Cold Case, ER, and Law & Order SVU. Keke later went on to star in an Emmy-nominated made for TV movie entitled, The Wool Cap,More where she worked alongside one of her favorite actors William H. Macy. Her amazing performance in Wool Cap was so remarkable, that it earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Nomination in the Best Leading Actress category. Who were her fellow nominees? Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, Glen Close & Patricia Heaton, Close went on to win , still ,pretty impressive for a kid who had only been acting for one year! Keke is the youngest actor to ever be nominated by the guild in a Lead Actor Category.

Recently, Keke had the pleasure of co-starring in the made for television movie, Knights Of the South Bronx, with former Cheers star, Ted Danson.

In less than two years, Keke has done several national commercials, made for TV movies, television guest starring appearances, shot a pilot for her own show on Disney Channel, Keke & Jamal, and two LionsGate family movies, Madea's Family Reunion, starring Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, which hits theaters February 24th, 2006, Akeelah and The Bee, starring Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett opening April 28th, 2006.

Keke is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and just recently signed a major recording contract with Atlantic Records. Although she had offers from three other major labels, Keke felt strongly that Atlantic was the right place for her, after all, it is the label that launched the careers of legendary artists such as, Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles.

From the Forums

More Topics
More Topics
  •  
    10 Perfect
    She rocks! hide show

    I love Keke Palmer sooo much! I love her in Jump In. She was so funny as Mary. I also love her singing. I love her song "Keep It Moving." She is so talented, especially for someone so young. I so can't believe she is only 14 years old. When I saw her in Jump In, I thought she was like 16 or 17 years old, because she looks so mature for her age! And I think she and Corbin Bleu look cute together in the movie. I think she should get more credit for her hard work. She is so awesome! You go girl!

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    10 Perfect
    Talented Singer and Actress hide show

    Keke Palmer is a great singer and actress. She is known for her starring role in the movies Akeelah and the Bee as Akeelah and in Jump In! as Mary. She does a great job in Jump In! I`ve never seen Akeelah and the Bee so I can`t judge her in that. She stars in Jump In! with High School Musical`s Corbin Bleu and Hannah Montana`s Shanica Knowles. She is an awesome jump roper. I really like her song It`s My Turn Now from her movie Jump In! I think it is the best song on the Jump In! soundtrack. Overall she is a very talented actress and singer!

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    10 Perfect
    Best young female actress of 2006! hide show

    Keke, you are the best young upcoming actress I have seen for a very long time. You remind me of a young Meagan Good. I am so very impressed with your ability to feel your roles at such a young age. From Madea, to Akeelah, to Jump in and and then your music. You have definitely entered into the right arena for you! I am sure that we will see you mature on the big screen and that you will be around for a very long time! I am excited about any new project that is coming out and will definitely support you by watching it! You go girl!!!

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    9.4 Superb
    I love her movies! hide show

    She is such a little kid miracle! Isn't she going to be in Jump In? Well, I loved her movie "Akeelah and the Bee" it was so funny! Is she really 11 yrs old? Man, that's young! I wish I could star like her!!! I don't know what to say about her, except that she's really talented! I hope to see more of her in more movies! She should also have a show. I want her to guest-star in some shows! She can miracles, this girl! Well, anything else to say? Nope, I guess I will root for KeKe!! U Go Gurl!

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
  •  
    10 Perfect
    KeKe Palmer was awesome in "Akeelah And The Bee." She captured the essence of the character. Hooray for KeKe. hide show

    My congratulations to the Casting Director of "Akeelah And The Bee." KeKe Palmer was the perfect selection to play the role of Akeelah. KeKe became Akeelah and sitting in the theater watching her captured your imagination and took you on a journey that was exhilerating. She managed to tug at the emotional heart strings and leave you feeling such joy in your heart. Very seldom do I applaude at the end of a movie. I applauded for Akeelah, as did everyone else in the theater. Keep up the good work KeKe. I look forwarding to seeing your next movie.

    Do you agree?
     
    Report Abuse
 

Top Contributors

What is a TV.com Contributor?