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Keke Palmer
Born
Lauren Keyana Palmer

(1994-08-26) August 26, 1994 (age 29)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, songwriter, fashion designer
Years active2004–present
Websitewww.kekepalmer.com

Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer (born August 26, 1993) is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee.[1] She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP. Palmer earns $20,000 per episode of True Jackson VP, making her the fourth highest paid child star on television.[2] She cites Brandy and Aaliyah as her musical inspiration.[3]

Life and career

Palmer was born in Harvey, Illinois.[1] Her father, Larry, works for a polyurethane company, and her mother, Sharon, is a high school teacher who works with children with mental disabilities.[4][5]

In 2002, Palmer auditioned for a stage production of The Lion King at the age of nine. Although she did not win the role, her family moved to Los Angeles in 2004 so Palmer could pursue a screen career.[6]

Palmer then pursued a career in singing. In 2003, she participated in American Juniors, the American Idol spin-off series, but her audition scenes were edited out and the show was canceled that year. In 2005, Palmer signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. Her debut single, "All My Girlz", is featured in the Akeelah and the Bee soundtrack. On November 18, 2006, she performed at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California for VH1's Save the Music Battle of the High School Marching Bands competition, marking her first ever stadium performance in front of thousands of people. In addition, as part of her contract with Disney, Palmer sang the songs "It's My Turn Now" and "Jumpin'" featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!, in which she stars as Mary, the love interest to Corbin Bleu's character. In 2006, Palmer was featured in the music video for the Ludacris and Mary J. Blige song "Runaway Love". She starred as a pregnant 11-year-old girl. That same year, she recorded a song entitled "Tonight" which was featured as the first song in the end credits of Night at the Museum.

Her debut album So Uncool was released on September 18, 2007, on Atlantic Records, with the single "Keep It Movin'" preceding the album release. The album failed commercially and Palmer parted ways with Atlantic the next year. In 2008, Palmer began her starring role as the title character in Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP. Palmer also wrote and performed the theme song for the series. The series ended in 2011, after two seasons with sixty episodes produced.

In 2010, Palmer was signed by the Chairman of Interscope Records Jimmy Iovine and began working on an album.[7] Between her MySpace and SayNow accounts she has released several snippets of songs that were recorded for possible inclusion on her sophmore album. In a 2011 interview, Palmer stated the album is complete and is in the process of finalization. The self titled album will be a mixture of R&B/Hip-Hop with pop undertones. Producers and writers for the album include, Oak, Lil Eddie, Lucas Secon, and others. Palmer stated that the album itself will be released around mid 2012. She confirmed that the first single will be called "Show Me" and will be released in 2011.[8]

She will be starring in a film alongside Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah called Joyful Noise to be released in January 2012. She will produce and star in Rags, a Nickelodeon musical film, as well as voice characters in Ice Age: Continental Drift and Winx Club.[9]

Fashion career

In July 2009, Palmer launched a Wal-Mart fashion line inspired by her Nickelodeon show, True Jackson, VP. The fashion line consists of jumpers, modern dresses, knit tops, T-shirts, leggings, jeans and more for under $14.[10]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2004 Barbershop 2: Back in Business Gina's Niece Credited as Lauren Keyana Palmer
2006 Akeelah and the Bee Akeelah Anderson Lead role
Madea's Family Reunion Nikki Grady Supporting role
2007 Cleaner Rose Cutler Supporting role
2008 The Longshots Jasmine Plummer Main role
2009 Shrink Jemma Supporting role
2012 Joyful Noise[11] Olivia Hill Supporting role
2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift Peaches Supporting role
Television films
Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Wool Cap Lou Main role
2005 Knights of the South Bronx Kenya Russell Supporting role
2007 Jump In! Mary Thomas Main role
2012 Rags Kadee Worth Lead role
Straight-to-DVD
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare Crystal Tortoise Voice
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Cold Case Arlene Marion "The Letter" (episode 13, season 1)
Strong Medicine Sarina "Race for a Cure" (episode 7, season 5)
2005 Second Time Around Sharlene "Big Bank, Little Bank" (episode 11, season 1)
ER Janell Parkerson "The Show Must Go On" (episode 22, season 11)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Tasha Wright "Storm" (episode 10, season 7)
Keke & Jamal Keke Stewart Unsold TV pilot (Disney Channel/Walt Disney Television)
2007 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Nikki "Bully and the Beast" (episode 1, season 2)
Just Jordan C.C. Livingston "Fame Game" (episode 17, season 2)
2008–2011 True Jackson, VP True Jackson Lead role/title role
2009 Cribs Herself
2009–present Brainsurge Herself featuring nana
2010 The Cleveland Show Brandi "Harder, Better, Faster, Browner" (episode 22, season 2)
2011 Degrassi Herself (Season 11 - Episodes 1 & 2; "Spring Fever")
2011 Winx Club Layla/Aisha Regular role

Music videos

  • "Runaway Love" (Ludacris Feat. Mary J. Blige) - Erica
  • "Excuse Me Mama" - Mishon (Cameo role)
  • "Keep It Movin" - Feat.big Meech
  • "All My Girlz"
  • "The Game Song" (Little Video Clip)
  • "It's My Turn Now"
  • "Jump In"
  • "The One You Call"

Discography

EPs
Albums
Mixtapes

Singles

  • 2007 Keep it Movin
  • 2010 One You Call
  • 2011 "Walls Come Down"
  • 2011 "The Greatest"
  • 2011 "Melody For Cheaters"
  • 2011 "Show Me"
  • 2012 "Fire and Smoke"
  • 2012 "Hologram"
Soundtracks

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Motive Result
2005 Young Artist Award "Best Performance in TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress" The Wool Cap Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards "Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries" Nominated
Image Awards "Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special" Nominated
2006 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards "Most Promising Performer" Akeelah and the Bee Nominated
Black Movie Awards "Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" Won
2007 Young Artist Award "Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress" Won
Image Awards "Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture" Won
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards "Best Young Actress" Nominated
Black Reel Awards "Best Actress" Won
"Best Breakthrough Performance" Nominated
2008
Young Artist Awards "Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress" Cleaner Nominated
Black Reel Awards "Best Actress" The Longshots Nominated
2009 NAACP Awards "NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special" True Jackson, VP Won
2010 NAACP Awards "NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special" Won
Kids Choice Awards "Favorite TV Actress" Nominated
BET Awards "YoungStars Award" Won
2011 Young Artist Awards "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress" Nominated
NAACP Awards "NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special" Won
2011 BET Awards "YoungStars Award" Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b Ebony Haynes, Gumbo Magazine July, 2006, page 31 (scan in KekePalmer.com)
  2. ^ TV's Highest-Paid Kid Actors (Surprise! Miley Cyrus Isn't No. 1)
  3. ^ http://www.youtube.com/user/KekePalmerVideos
  4. ^ Breznican, Anthony (April 28, 2006). "'Bee' star is a real keeper". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
  5. ^ Schaeffer, Stephen (2006-04-28). "MOVIES; Rising star a winner in `Bee'". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2010-12-29. Her father works for a polyurethane company and her mother teaches autistic children. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ Breznican, Anthony (April 28, 2006). "Bee star is a real keeper". USA Today. Retrieved 2006-04-27.
  7. ^ Keke Palmer's Twitter account
  8. ^ http://www.teen.com/keke-palmer-true-jackson-vp-mystery-in-peru-degrassi-exclusive-interview/
  9. ^ Keke Palmer Plots Strong 2011 With TV, Film, Music and Animations
  10. ^ Keke Palmer Launches True Jackson Clothing Line for Walmart
  11. ^ "Keke Palmer Set For 'Joyful Noise'". KillerMovies.com. Retrieved 2010-12-22.

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