Born in a small town just outside of Chicago, IL, performer Keke Palmer initially gravitated to singing as a young child, but soon landed a memorable screen role as the niece of Queen Latifah in the urban comedy Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004). Palmer turned to acting given the success of this first assignment; its positive reception prompted the budding actress' family to ...more
- 2006
- Broadcast Film Critics Association
- Best Young Actress
- Akeelah and the Bee
- nom
- 2006
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Most Promising Performer
- Akeelah and the Bee
- nom
- 2006
- Black Reel Awards
- Best Actress
- Akeelah and the Bee
- nom
- 2006
- Black Reel Awards
- Best Breakthrough Performance
- Akeelah and the Bee
- nom
- 2008
- The Longshots
- Jasmine Plummer
- 2007
- Jump In!
- Mary Thomas
- 2006
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Akeelah Anderson
- 2006
- Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion
- Nikki
- 2004
- The Wool Cap
- Lou











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