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Cree Summer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 07, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Cree Summer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her roles as Freddie Brooks on 'A Different World' and as the voice of characters in animated series such as "Penny" in Inspector Gadget, "Elmyra Duff" in Tiny Toon Adventures, and "Susie Carmichael" in Rugrats. |
Intro
Cree Summer is a Canadian-American actress, voice actress, and singer, best known for her role as Freddie Brooks on the sitcom "A Different World" and for her prolific career as a voice actress in animation.
Early Life & Background
Cree Summer was born to actor Don Francks and Lili Francks, an African-American and Indigenous Canadian, respectively. She spent part of her childhood on the Red Pheasant Reserve, in Saskatchewan, Canada, and moved frequently due to her parents’ careers.
Career Highlights
- Played Freddie Brooks on the NBC sitcom A Different World (1988–1993).
- Voiced Penny in Inspector Gadget (1983–1986).
- Voiced Elmyra Duff in Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1992).
- Voiced Susie Carmichael in Rugrats (1993–2004) and All Grown Up! (2003–2008).
- Voiced Princess Kida in Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) and related media.
- Has voiced over 100 animated characters in TV and film.
- Released the solo album 'Street Faërie' in 1999.
Trivia
- Cree Summer is known for her distinctively raspy voice.
- She is the daughter of actor Don Francks.
- Her music career was briefly managed by Lenny Kravitz, who produced her album.
- She has Indigenous and African-American heritage.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Cree Summer?
Cree Summer is 56 years old.
When was Cree Summer born?
Cree Summer was born the 7 July 1969.
Where is Cree Summer from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 7th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 7, 1969, the United States began withdrawing troops from Vietnam, marking the start of 'Vietnamization,' a policy aimed at transferring combat roles to South Vietnamese forces.
- Day of the week: July 7th, 1969 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans
- #1 UK song: Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman
- Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill
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