Cree Summer Francks is a Canadian-American voice actress, singer, and actress. She is best known for her work in animation, voicing characters such as Susie Carmichael in Rugrats, Elmyra Duff in Tiny Toon Adventures, and Kida in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Summer was born in Los Angeles, California, to Canadian actor and singer Don Francks and Lili Red Eagle, an African American from North Richmond, California, and adopted member of the Plains Cree First Nations. She grew up in Saskatchewan and Toronto, Canada. Summer has Cree, French, and German ancestry.
Summer began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in television shows such as The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes. She made her voice acting debut in 1983, voicing Penny in the animated series Inspector Gadget.
Summer went on to voice numerous other characters in animated television series and films, including Elmyra Duff in Tiny Toon Adventures, Susie Carmichael in Rugrats, Foxxy Love in Drawn Together, and Kida in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Summer has also had a successful career as a singer. She released her debut album, Street Faërie, in 1993. Her second album, Revelation Sunshine, was released in 2001. Summer is a vocal advocate for social justice. She has spoken out against racism, sexism, and homophobia. She is also a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Where does Cree Summer live?
Cree Summer currently lives in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Los Angeles, but she grew up in Canada. She moved back to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to pursue her career in voice acting.
Who is Cree Summer on Rick and Morty?
Cree Summer has voiced two characters on Rick and Morty:
Rose: A giant woman who Rick and Morty meet in the episode “Meeseeks and Destroy.” Rose is a powerful being who is able to control the elements.
Waitress: A waitress who appears in several episodes of Rick and Morty. The waitress is a recurring character who is often seen serving Rick and Morty at restaurants.
Summer’s voice work on Rick and Morty has been praised by fans and critics alike. She has been called “a standout” and “one of the best parts of the show.”