Raven Symone

About

Raven Symone, full name Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, was born on December 10, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is a renowned American actress, singer, and television personality, best known for her work in the Disney Channel's show, "That's So Raven," where she portrayed the titular character. She began her career as a child actress on "The Cosby Show" and later starred in "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." In addition to acting, she also released several albums, with her debut album, "Here's to New Dreams," released in 1993. Her career extended to voice-over work, particularly the animated series "Kim Possible" and "The Proud Family." In recent years, she co-hosted "The View," and reprised her role as Raven Baxter on "Raven's Home." Even though her career started at a young age, she has managed to have a broad and successful career spanning over 30 years.

Associated With

Raven Symone is a well-known and respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for her acting, singing, and her work as a producer. She's best known for her role as Raven Baxter on Disney's "That's So Raven" and "Raven's Home," which she also co-produced. She's worked along Bill Cosby on "The Cosby Show," and also co-starred with Anne Martin and Adrienne Bailon in the successful franchise "The Cheetah Girls". As a talk show host, she was recognized for her stint on "The View." In her personal life, she came out as gay in 2013 and married Miranda Pearman-Maday in 2020. Some of the numerous industry figures she's collaborated and associated with over the years include Orlando Brown and Anneliese van der Pol. Overall, Raven Symone's professionalism and talent have garnered her strong relationships and respect within the industry.

Career Highlights

• 1989: Raven-Symoné started her career as Olivia Kendall on NBC's "The Cosby Show."
• 1990: She won her first Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special for "The Cosby Show."
• 1993: She joined the cast of ABC's sitcom, "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper."
• 1994: She won her second Young Artist Award for Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series for "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper."
• 1999: She entered the music industry, releasing her debut album, "Here's to New Dreams."
• 2003: Raven-Symoné hit her breakthrough role in a Disney channel show, "That's So Raven."
• 2004: She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special for "That's So Raven."
• 2004: She recorded the song "Superstition" for Disney's "The Haunted Mansion" soundtrack.
• 2006: She starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "The Cheetah Girls 2", which broke a record with 8.1 million viewers and won her the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special.
• 2008: She starred in the hit teen comedy "College Road Trip."
• 2012: She starred in the Broadway musical "Sister Act," playing the lead role of Deloris van Cartier.
• 2015: She joined the panel of ABC's "The View."
• 2016: She starred in the sequel to "That's So Raven", the Disney Channel show "Raven's Home."
• 2018: She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for her work on "The View."

Notable Awards

• Raven Symone has won several notable awards in her career:
• She won the Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Television Actress for "That's So Raven" in 2004 and 2005.
• She won the Young Artist Award for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Under 9 for "The Cosby Show" in 1989.
• NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program for "That's So Raven" in 2004 and 2008.
• She was bestowed the Radio Disney's first ever "Hero Award" for public service in 2016.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Raven Symone Movie/TV Show?

Raven Symone has had an extensive career, but the most popular TV show she's known for is Disney's "That's So Raven." The show aired from 2003 to 2007 and followed the life of Raven Baxter, a teenager with psychic abilities. Raven Symone’s portrayal of the title character was widely praised for her comedic timing and her ability to resonate with the audience. Furthermore, the show was groundbreaking during its time for addressing contemporary social issues. So much so, "That's So Raven" spawned a sequel series, "Raven's Home," which brought back Symone in her iconic role, proving the lasting impact of the original series.

How Did Raven Symone Get Famous?

Raven-Symoné got her start in the entertainment industry as a child actress on "The Cosby Show" in the late 1980s, where she played the role of Olivia Kendall. Her endearing performances quickly made her a household name. Her fame continued to rise when she starred in her own show, "That's So Raven", on the Disney Channel in the early 2000s. Combining her acting talent with her musical abilities, she also had a successful career as a recording artist, releasing several albums during the same period. Her multi-faceted talent led her to achieve fame at a young age.