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Cree Summer Biography

Birth Name:Cree Summer Francks

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California,

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department, Writer

Fast Facts

Daughter of actors and voiceover artists Don and Lili Francks
Quote: "I was an only child for 10 years, I didn't start school until 8, and I didn't have a TV for years․ So I found all these voices when playing with my toys․ They're really my toys' voices․ Schizophrenia comes in handy․"
Best known for her voiceover work on "Rugrats", "Inspector Gadget" and "Clifford the Big Red Dog", among others
Initially an on-screen actress, she eventually turned to voiceover work in the '90s after displaying her ability to perpetuate the realistic voice of a child despite her age
Released her first solo musical album in 1999

Awards

1992Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special): nominated
1994Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special): nominated
1996Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production: nominated
2001Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2004Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program: nominated
2005Vision Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: winner
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2017BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): winner
2022Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2023Emmy-Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Program: nominated
2023Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Emmy-Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): winner
2025Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): nominated