Cree Summer

Photo by Jefferson Graham

Cree Summer was born on July 7, 1969 in Southern California to Canadian actor & activist Don (Iron Bull) Francks and dancer Lili (Red Eagle) and she is the sister of actor Rainbow Francks.

From Hiponline.com:

Cree Summer was born in California, to a mother who was a dancer, and an actor/musician father, Don Francks. It was 1969; the hippie movement in full effect, and Don didn't want to have a child in Hollywood. Francks fell in love with Red Pheasant, a Plains Cree reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada. So he moved his family and, with his bare hands, built them a house of mud. Cree spent her first eight years there, later living in a school bus, a horse stable and a commune called the Music Church. Her first taste of school didn't come until the fourth grade in Toronto. Restless and relatively independent thanks to the money she saved from voicing cartoons since the age of 13, Cree dropped out at 16. "I had an isolated childhood," she admits, "but I fell in love with music, the first of it being Pow Wow music - traditional native Cree songs. I had two records growing up on 'The Res': Zoot Allures by Frank Zappa - my musical messiah - and Motorcycle Michael by Lotti Golden. Then I'd visit my grandmom in the summertime and there was Aretha and Dinah Washington."

 

 

Film 

Bambi II~2006 - voice of Mena

Callback~2005 - Student

Free Lunch for Brad Whitman~2005 - Kristi

Clifford's Really Big Movie~2004 (voice) -  Cleo

N Word, The~2004 - Herself

Rugrats Go Wild!~2003 (voice) -  Susie Carmichael

Atlantis: Milo's Return~2003 (V) (voice) -  Princess 'Kida' Kidagakash

Barbie as Rapunzel~2002 (V) (voice) -  Penelope

Wild Thornberrys Movie, The~2002 (voice) -  Phaedra (Elephant) (see Actor Connections - Film)

Kermit's Swamp Years: The Real Story Behind Kermit the Frog's Early Years~2002 (V) (voice) -  Pilgrim, Kermit's Mom, Kermit's Star

Atlantis: The Lost Empire~2001 (voice) -  Princess 'Kida' Kidagakash

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Rugrats II~2000 (voice) (as Cree Summer Francks) -  Susie Carmichael

Extremely Goofy Movie, An~2000 (V) (uncredited) (voice) -  Co-Ed (girl at club)

Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets~1999 (V) -  Penny (and in segment Prince of the Gypsies)

Gargoyles: Brothers Betrayed~1998 (V) (voice) -  Hyena

Gargoyles: The Hunted~1998 (V) (voice) -  Hyena

Rugrats Movie, The~1998 (voice) -  Susie Carmichael

Mummies Alive! The Legend Begins~1998 (V) (voice)

Tuesday Morning Ride~1995

Black or White~1991 (V)

Wild Thing~1987 -  Lisa

Madballs: Escape from Orb!~1986 (V) (voice) (as Cree Summer Francks) -  Frankella

Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation~1986 (voice) -  Christina 'Christy' Davis-Timbs (see Actor Connections - Film)

Care Bears Movie, The~1985 (voice) -  Kim

Fields of Endless Day~1978 (as Cree Summer Francks)

 

TV

Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures~2007 - series regular

The Boondocks~2005 - R. Kelly Supporter in The Trial of R. Kelly (#1.2) 11/13/05 (see Actor Connections - TV)

Danny Phantom~2004 - Valerie Grey in:

    Reign Storm (#2.4) 7/29/05

    Life Lessons (#.18) 2/25/05

Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures~2006 - Sarah

Spawn: The Animation~2006 - Marie

My Gym Partner's a Monkey~2005 - Mrs. Tusk

Camp Lazlo~2005 - Fern/Fern's Mother/Misty's Mom/John the Little Boy

Black in the 80's~2005 - Herself

Lilo & Stitch: The Series~2003 - Lana in Retro: Experiment #210 (#2.11) 5/20/05

Buzz on Maggie, The~2005 - Rayna

My Gym Partner's a Monkey~2005 - Mrs. Tusk

Danny Phantom~2004 - Valerie Gray in Shades of Gray (#1.10) 9/24/04

Drawn Together~2004 - Foxxy Love

Johnnie Talk~2003  (uncredited) -  Herself

All Grown Up~2003  (voice) -  Susie Carmichael

Justice League~2001 - Female Singer in Fearful Symmetry (#3.6) 9/4/04

Grim & Evil~2001 - Cave Witch in House of Pain/A Grim Prophecy/Mandy Bites Dog (#3.4) 7/2/04

Star Wars: Clone Wars~2003  (voice) -  Luminara Unduli (2004 - )

Static Shock~2000 -  Candide (voice) in  Wet and Wild  1.52) 5/8/04

ChalkZone~2002 -  Sonny (voice) in  Let's Twister Again  1.20) 3/12/04

My Life as a Teenage Robot~2003  (voice) -  Tiff Krust

Proud Family, The~2001 -  Peabo (voice) in  The Camp...The Counselor  (#3.4) 8/1/03

Spider-Man~2003 -  Professor Williams (voice) in  When Sparks Fly  (#1.10) 8/1/03

Rocket Power~1999 -  Crystal Bianca (voice) in  Reggie's Big Break 7/19/03

Spider-Man~2003 -  Professor Williams (voice) in  The Party  (#1.1) 7/11/03

Elise: Mere Mortal~2002  (as Cree Summer-Francks (voice) -  Elise

Codename: Kids Next Door~2002  (voice) -  Abigail 'Abby' Lincoln (Numbuh 5)/Delightful Children from down the Lane

Proud Family, The~2001 -  Peabo (voice) in  Poetic Justice (# 2.4) 11/8/02

Totally Spies~2001 -  Model (voice) in  Model Cityzens  (#1.9) 1/12/02

Rugrats: Still Babies After All These Years~2001  -  Herself/Suzie Charmicheal

Johnny Bravo~1997 -  Amy Elephant/Puppy/Salvador (voice) in  A Johnny Bravo Christmas 12/7/01

Rugrats Kwanzaa Special, A~2001  -  Suzie Carmichael

Rugrats: All Growed Up, The~2001  (voice) -  Susanna 'Suzie' Carmicheal

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command~2000 -  Savy SL2 (voice) in  The Slayer 10/31/00

As Told by Ginger~2000  (voice) -  Miranda Killgallen

Clifford the Big Red Dog~2000  (voice) -  Cleo

Teacher's Pet~2000  (voice) -  Additional Voice Talent

Weekenders, The~2000  (voice) -  Carver's mom/ToddDescartes/Penny Descartes

Sabrina the Animated Series~1999  (voice) -  Chloe

Batman Beyond~1999  (voice) -  Max Gibson

Wild Thornberrys, The~1998 -  Feral Girl, Panther (voice) in  Two's Company  (#2.14) 9/7/99

Wild Thornberrys, The~1998 -  Rosie (voice) in  Rebel Without a Trunk  (#2.1) 8/16/99

Pinky and the Brain~1995 -  Receptionist (voice) in  Brainwashed: Part 2: I Am Not a Hat  (#4.4) 9/15/98

Histeria!~1998  (voice) -  Aka Pella/Histeria Kid Chorus

Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain~1998  (voice) -  Elmyra Duff

Incredible Hulk, The~1996  (voice) -  She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters (II) (1997)

Mummies Alive!~1997  (voice) -  Nefertina

Pepper Ann~1997  (voice) -  Tessa James/Vanessa James

101 Dalmatians: The Series~1997  (voice) -  Princess/Additional Voices

Superman~1996 -  Natasha (voice) in  Heavy Metal  (#2.23) 11/8/97

Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles~1996 -  Hyena (voice) in  Broadway Goes to Hollywood  (#1.4) 9/28/96

Project G.e.e.K.e.R.~1996  (voice) -  Lady Becky MacBeth

Jungle Cubs~1996  (voice) (as Cree Summer-Francks) -  Prince Louie the Ape (II)

Mortal Kombat: The Animated Series~1995  (voice) -  Princess Kitana

Courthouse~1995 -  Danni in  Fair-Weathered Friends (# 1.8) 11/8/95

Courthouse~1995 -  Danni in  Order on the Court (# 1.4) 10/10/95

Courthouse~1995 -  Danni in  Pilot (# 1.1) 9/13/95

Courthouse~1995 -  Danni in  Justice Delayed (# 1.11)

Twisted Adventures of Felix the Cat, The~1995  (voice) -  Additional Voices

Freakazoid!~1995  (voice) -  Jill/Additional Voices

Problem Child~1993  (voice) -  Spencer~1994)

Sweet Justice~1994  -  Reese Daulkins (1994-1995)

Tiny Toons Spring Break~1994  (voice) -  Elmyra Duff

Gargoyles~1994  (voice) -  Hyena

Animaniacs~1993 -  Elmyra in  Lookit the Fuzzy Heads (# 1.64b) 5/16/94

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The~1990 -  Lisa Adams in  The Harder They Fall (# 4.21) 3/14/94

Living Single~1993 -  Summer in  Love Thy Neighbor (# 1.18) 2/6/94

Bonkers~1993 -  Alto/Young Toon Saxophone (voice) in  Frame That Toon (# 2.36) 11/3/93

Sonic the Hedgehog~1993  (voice) -  Dulcy the Dragon

Rugrats~1991  (voice) -  Susan 'Susie' Carmichael (1992-2004)

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation~1992 (V) (voice) -  Elmyra Duff/Mary Melody

It's A Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special~1992  (voice) -  Elmyra Duff

Peter Pan and the Pirates~1990  -  Tigerlilly

Widget, the World Watcher~1990  (voice) -  Additional Voices

Tiny Toon Adventures~1990  (voice) -  Elmyra Duff/Mary Melody

Captain Planet and the Planeteers~1990  (voice) -  Karen

Camp Candy~1989  (voice) -  Robin

Different World, A~1987  -  Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks (1988-1993)

Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters~1988  (voice) -  Chilly Cooper

Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater~1987  (voice) -  Catnip

Bay Coven~1987  -  Jazz Singer

Ewoks~1985  (voice) -  Princess Kneesaa (1985-1986)

Inspector Gadget~1983  (as Cree Summer Francks) -  Penny (1983-1984)

 

TV Composer

As Told by Ginger~2000  (theme song) (rest of season 1)

 

Albums

Street Faerie~1999

Work~1999

Revelation Sunshine~1998

 

Live Performances

Temple Bar~2005 - performing/singing (Temple Bar, Santa Monica, CA)

 

Video Games

X-Men Legends~2004 - Magma

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition~2004  (voice) -  Micay

Final Fantasy X-2~2003  (voice) -  Lenne/Calli

Freelancer~2003  (voice) -  Dr. Kendra Sinclair

Forgotten Realms: Baldur's Gate - Dark Alliance II~2003  (voice) (as Cree Summers)

Lords of Everquest~2003  -  Solruua

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits~2003  (voice) -  Tatjana

Run Like Hell~2002  (voice) -  Samantha

Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal~2001  (voice)

Forgotten Realms: Baldur's Gate - Dark Alliance~2001  (voice)

Final Fantasy X~2001  (voice) -  Lady Belgemine/Young Tidus

Atlantis: The Lost Empire~2001  (voice) -  Princess Kida, Atlantean Child

Fallout 2: A Post-Nuclear Role--  Game~1998  (voice) -  Tandi

Fallout: A Post-Nuclear Role--  Game~1997  (voice) -  Tandi

 

Awards, Honors and Nominations

Annie Awards

Nom 1999 Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production for Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain

Daytime Emmy Awards

Nom 2001 Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Clifford the Big Red Dog

Image Awards

Nom 2004 Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program for All Grown Up

Nom 2002 Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special for A Rugrats Kwaanza Special

Nom 1996 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Sweet Justice

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