About me
Raven-Symoné is an accomplished American actress, singer, and director who has been a prominent figure in entertainment for over three decades. Born December 10, 1985, she began her career as a child actress, gaining recognition as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show (1989–1992) and later starring as the titular character in Disney Channel's groundbreaking series That's So Raven (2003–2007), which became the channel's highest-rated and longest-running series at the time.
Her extensive film and television credits include the Dr. Dolittle franchise, The Cheetah Girls series, College Road Trip, and voice work in Kim Possible and the Tinker Bell franchise. She successfully transitioned to adult roles, starring in and executive producing the spin-off series Raven's Home (2017–2023), making her Broadway debut in Sister Act (2012), and serving as co-host of ABC's The View (2015–2016).
Throughout her career, Raven-Symoné has received numerous accolades including five NAACP Image Awards, multiple Emmy nominations, and recognition on VH1's "100 Greatest Child Stars of All Time" list. Her musical career spans multiple albums and platinum-certified soundtracks, while her recent work includes hosting the 2024 revival of Scrabble on The CW and developing new Disney projects.
As an openly LGBTQ+ entertainer, Raven-Symoné has used her platform to advocate for representation and inclusion, bringing visibility to LGBTQ+ experiences in mainstream entertainment while continuing to evolve as both an artist and director across multiple mediums.
