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==Biography==
==Biography==
As a baby, Raven worked for Atlanta's Young Faces Inc. modeling agency and was featured in local print advertisements. At age two, she worked with [[Ford Models|Ford Models, Inc.]] in [[New York City|New York]] and appeared in ads for [[Ritz cracker]], [[Gelatin dessert|Jell-O]], [[Fisher-Price]], and [[Cool Whip]]. At age three, she auditioned for the film ''[[Ghost Dad]].'' She was too young for the role, but was recommended for a part in ''[[The Cosby Show]]'', eventually being cast as Olivia in February 1989. After the series ended, Symoné released her [[debut album]] in 1993 called ''[[Here's to New Dreams]]'', which featured the [[Single (music)|single]] "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of". That year, she also joined the cast of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s sitcom ''[[Hangin' with Mr. Cooper]]'' as Nicole, the daughter of [[Mark Curry (actor)|Mark Curry]]'s cousin.
As a baby, Raven worked for Atlanta's Young Faces Inc. modeling agency and was featured in local print advertisements. At age two, she worked with [[Ford Models|Ford Models, Inc.]] in [[New York City|New York]] and appeared in ads for [[Ritz cracker]], [[Gelatin dessert|Jell-O]], [[Fisher-Price]], and [[Cool Whip]]. At age three, she auditioned for the film ''[[Ghost Dad]].'' She was too young for the role, but was recommended for a part in ''[[The Cosby Show]]'', eventually being cast as Olivia in [[February 1989]]. After the series ended, Symoné released her [[debut album]] in [[1993]] called ''[[Here's to New Dreams]]'', which featured the [[Single (music)|single]] "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of". That year, she also joined the cast of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s sitcom ''[[Hangin' with Mr. Cooper]]'' as Nicole, the daughter of [[Mark Curry (actor)|Mark Curry]]'s cousin.


Raven had a role in 1998's ''[[Dr. Dolittle (film)|Dr. Dolittle]]'', and returned for the [[Dr. Dolittle 2|first sequel]] as well. In 1999 she starred in the [[Disney Channel Original Movie|Disney original film]] ''[[Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (film)| Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century]]'' as the best friend of the title character played by [[Kirsten Storms]]. Starting in 2002, Raven starred in the [[Disney Channel]] series ''[[That's So Raven]]'' as Raven Baxter, a teenager with psychic abilities; it became Disney's highest-rated series during its run and spawned product spinoffs, including soundtracks (featuring songs by Raven), episode DVDs, and video games. In 2005 the show was nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Children's Program. In 2003 Raven was featured in the Disney original film ''[[The Cheetah Girls (film)|The Cheetah Girls]]'' and its soundtrack. A year later her third solo album, ''[[This Is My Time]]'', was released. She has also appeared in the films ''[[Zenon: Z3]]'', ''[[The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement]]'', and ''[[Fat Albert (film)|Fat Albert]]''. In 2006 she starred in the [[Lifetime Television|Lifetime]] film ''[[For One Night]]''.
Raven had a role in [[1998]]'s ''[[Dr. Dolittle (film)|Dr. Dolittle]]'', and returned for the [[Dr. Dolittle 2|first sequel]] as well. In [[1999]] she starred in the [[Disney Channel Original Movie|Disney original film]] ''[[Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (film)| Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century]]'' as the best friend of the title character played by [[Kirsten Storms]]. Starting in [[2002]], Raven starred in the [[Disney Channel]] series ''[[That's So Raven]]'' as Raven Baxter, a teenager with psychic abilities; it became Disney's highest-rated series during its run and spawned product spinoffs, including soundtracks (featuring songs by Raven), episode DVDs, and video games. In [[2005]] the show was nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Children's Program. In [[2003]] Raven was featured in the Disney original film ''[[The Cheetah Girls (film)|The Cheetah Girls]]'' and its soundtrack. A year later her third solo album, ''[[This Is My Time]]'', was released. She has also appeared in the films ''[[Zenon: Z3]]'', ''[[The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement]]'', and ''[[Fat Albert (film)|Fat Albert]]''. In [[2006]] she starred in the [[Lifetime Television|Lifetime]] film ''[[For One Night]]''.


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
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|-2008 cheetah girls 3 galleria garibaldi
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|align="left"| ''[[Here's to New Dreams]]''
|align="left"| ''[[Here's to New Dreams]]''
*Released: [[June 22]] [[1993]] (U.S.)
*Released: [[June 22]], [[1993]] <small>(U.S.)</small>
*Singles:
*Singles:
**"That's What Little Girls Are Made Of"
**"That's What Little Girls Are Made Of"
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|align="left"|''[[Undeniable]]''
|align="left"|''[[Undeniable]]''
*Released: May 4, 1999 (U.S.)
*Released: [[May 4]], [[1999]] <small>(U.S.)</small>
*Singles:
*Singles:
**"With a Child's Heart"
**"With a Child's Heart"
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|align="left"|''[[This Is My Time]]''
|align="left"|''[[This Is My Time]]''
*Released: [[September 21]] [[2004]] (U.S.)
*Released: [[September 21]], [[2004]] <small>(U.S.)</small>
*Singles:
*Singles:
**"Backflip"
**"Backflip"
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|align="left"|''Untitled'' (TBA)
|align="left"|''Untitled'' (TBA)
*Released: Late fall 2006/ Early spring 2007
*Released: late [[Autumn|fall]] [[2006]]/early [[Spring (season)|spring]] [[2007]]
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|align="left"|[[2002]]
|align="left"|[[2002]]
|align="left"|"That's So Raven" (theme song) (with [[Orlando Brown (actor)|Orlando Brown]] and [[Anneliese van der Pol]])
|align="left"|"That's So Raven (Theme Song)" <small>(with [[Orlando Brown (actor)|Orlando Brown]] and [[Anneliese van der Pol]])</small>
|align="left"|''[[That's So Raven]]''
|align="left"|''[[That's So Raven]]''
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|align="left"|[[2003]]
|align="left"|[[2003]]
|align="left"|"Circle of Life" (with [[Disney Channel#Disney Channel Circle of Stars|The Disney Channel Circle of Stars]])
|align="left"|"Circle of Life" <small>(with [[Disney Channel#Disney Channel Circle of Stars|The Disney Channel Circle of Stars]])</small>
|align="left"|''[[The Lion King]]'' <small>(2-disc special edition DVD)</small>
|align="left"|''[[The Lion King]]'' <small>(2-disc special edition DVD)</small>
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|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|"Supernatural"
|align="left"|"Supernatural"
|align="left"|''[[That's So Raven]]''
|align="left"|''That's So Raven''
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|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|"Shine"
|align="left"|"Shine"
|align="left"|''[[That's So Raven]]''
|align="left"|''That's So Raven''
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|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|[[2004]]
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|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|"Your Crowning Glory" (with [[Julie Andrews]])
|align="left"|"Your Crowning Glory" <small>(with [[Julie Andrews]])</small>
|align="left"|''[[The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement]]''
|align="left"|''The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement''
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|align="left"|[[2004]]
|align="left"|[[2004]]
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|align="left"|[[2005]]
|align="left"|[[2005]]
|align="left"|"[[A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes]]" (with [[Disney Channel#Disney Channel Circle of Stars|The Disney Channel Circle of Stars]])
|align="left"|"[[A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes]]" <small>(with The Disney Channel Circle of Stars)</small>
|align="left"|''[[Cinderella II: Dreams Come True]]'' <small>(2-disc special edition DVD)</small>
|align="left"|''[[Cinderella II: Dreams Come True]]'' <small>(2-disc special edition DVD)</small>
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Revision as of 17:51, 12 June 2006

Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman (born December 10, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actress, R&B/pop singer, dancer, producer, and model. She is professionally known as Raven and Raven-Symoné.

Biography

As a baby, Raven worked for Atlanta's Young Faces Inc. modeling agency and was featured in local print advertisements. At age two, she worked with Ford Models, Inc. in New York and appeared in ads for Ritz cracker, Jell-O, Fisher-Price, and Cool Whip. At age three, she auditioned for the film Ghost Dad. She was too young for the role, but was recommended for a part in The Cosby Show, eventually being cast as Olivia in February 1989. After the series ended, Symoné released her debut album in 1993 called Here's to New Dreams, which featured the single "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of". That year, she also joined the cast of ABC's sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as Nicole, the daughter of Mark Curry's cousin.

Raven had a role in 1998's Dr. Dolittle, and returned for the first sequel as well. In 1999 she starred in the Disney original film Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century as the best friend of the title character played by Kirsten Storms. Starting in 2002, Raven starred in the Disney Channel series That's So Raven as Raven Baxter, a teenager with psychic abilities; it became Disney's highest-rated series during its run and spawned product spinoffs, including soundtracks (featuring songs by Raven), episode DVDs, and video games. In 2005 the show was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program. In 2003 Raven was featured in the Disney original film The Cheetah Girls and its soundtrack. A year later her third solo album, This Is My Time, was released. She has also appeared in the films Zenon: Z3, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, and Fat Albert. In 2006 she starred in the Lifetime film For One Night.

Selected filmography

Films

Year Title Role
2007 Double Dutch Unknown
2007 That's So Raven: The Movie Raven Baxter
2007 Zenon:Z4 Nebula Wade
2006 Everyone's Hero Martin (voice)
2006 The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain Galleria Garibaldi
2006 For One Night Brianna McCallister
2005 Kim Possible: So the Drama Monique (voice)
2004 Fat Albert Danielle (voice)
2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Asana
2004 Zenon: Z3 Nebula Wade
2003 Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time Monique (present) (voice)
2003 The Cheetah Girls Galleria Garibaldi
2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Charisse Dolittle
1999 Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century Nebula Wade
1998 Dr. Dolittle Charisse Dolittle
1994 The Little Rascals Stymie's girlfriend

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Raven Too! Raven Baxter
2005 Higglytown Heroes Playground Monitor Hero "Wayne's Ripping Adventure/Meet Eubie's Cousin" (episode 14, season 1)
2004 Fillmore! Maryanne Greene (voice)
Alexandria Quarry (voice)		 "Code Name: Electric Haircut" (episode 9, season 2)
"Field Trip of the Just (2004)" (episode 12, season 2)
2003–2006 That's So Raven Raven Baxter
2002 Kim Possible Monique
2001 The Proud Family Stephanie (voice) "Seven Days Of Kwanzaa" (episode 11, season 1)
2001 My Wife and Kids Charmaine "Mom's Away (Part 1)" (episode 1, season 2)
"Mom's Away (Part 2)" (episode 2, season 2)
1995 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Goldilocks (voice) "The Prince and the Pauper"
1993–1997 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Nicole Lee Seasons 2–5
1993 Queen: The Story of an American Family 5-year-old Queen
1993 Blindsided Singer
1992 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Claudia "Vying for Attention" (episode 21, season 2)
1990 The Muppets at Walt Disney World Young girl Made-for-TV film
1989–1992 The Cosby Show Olivia Kendall Seasons 6–8
1989 A Different World Olivia Kendall "Forever Hold Your Peace" (episode 5, season 3)

Discography

Album information
Here's to New Dreams
  • Released: June 22, 1993 (U.S.)
  • Singles:
    • "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of"
Undeniable
  • Released: May 4, 1999 (U.S.)
  • Singles:
    • "With a Child's Heart"
This Is My Time
Untitled (TBA)

Soundtracks

Year Song Movie/Series
1995 "I Can Get Away with Anything" Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
2002 "That's So Raven (Theme Song)" (with Orlando Brown and Anneliese van der Pol) That's So Raven
2003 "Circle of Life" (with The Disney Channel Circle of Stars) The Lion King (2-disc special edition DVD)
2003 "Superstition" The Haunted Mansion
2004 "Grazing in the Grass" The Lion King 1½
2004 "True to Your Heart" Ella Enchanted
2004 "Supernatural" That's So Raven
2004 "Shine" That's So Raven
2004 "This Is My Time" The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 "Your Crowning Glory" (with Julie Andrews) The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 "My Christmas Wish" ?
2004 "Under the Sea" The Little Mermaid
2005 "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (with The Disney Channel Circle of Stars) Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2-disc special edition DVD)
2005 "Bump" Ice Princess
2005 "Life Is Beautiful" Go Figure
2006 "Some Call It Magic" Raven Too!
2006 "Jump In" Raven Too!

Charts

Year Album Chart positions
U.S. 200 U.S. R&B
2004 This Is My Time[1] 51 50
Year Single Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop
1993 "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of"[2] 68 47 Here's to New Dreams

Websites

Forum(s)

Notes and references

  1. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=33506&model.vnuAlbumId=650776 This Is My Time
  2. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=33506&model.vnuAlbumId=650776 That's What Little Girls Are Made Of
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