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 is Cree Summer from?
Cree Summer was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 7, 1969. She is the daughter of Canadian actors Don Francks and Lili Francks. Her father is of Métis descent, and her mother is of Cree descent. Summer was raised in both Los Angeles and Toronto, Canada.
Who is Cree Summer related to?
Cree Summer is the daughter of Canadian actor and singer Don Francks. Her mother, Lili Francks (née Clark), is of Cree descent. Summer has one younger brother, Rainbow Sun Francks, who is also an actor and singer.
Don Francks is a Métis actor who is best known for his roles in the television series The Beachcombers and The Littlest Hobo. He is also a singer and songwriter, and he has released several albums.
Lili Francks is a Cree actress who has appeared in several films and television shows, including North of 60 and The Rez. She is also a singer and songwriter, and she has released several albums.