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Jenny Lewis Biography
Birth Name:Jennifer Diane Lewis
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Music department
Fast Facts
- Born to a musical family, her mother was a professional singer and her father was a member of the Harmonica Gang
- Co-founded rock trio Rilo Kiley in 1998
- After gaining recognition while a member of Rilo Kiley, she would begin work on her first solo studio album in 2004 after being discovered by producer Conor Oberst
- Has sung background vocals for acts such as The Postal Service, Elvis Costello and many others
Awards
- 1986Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Guest in a Television Series: nominated
- 1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Young Actress Starring in a Television Special or Movie of the Week: nominated
- 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Cable Series or Special: nominated
- 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Cable Family Show: winner
- 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Guest Starring in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
- 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Special, Pilot, Movie of the Week or Mini-Series: winner
- 1990Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1992Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a TV Movie: nominated
- 1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series: nominated