Vicki Lewis (born March 17, 1960) See also: is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Beth in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio. She is also well known for her roles as Deb and Flo in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, April Smuntz in Mouse Hunt, and Dr. Elsie Chapman in Godzilla. Additionally, she starred as Headmistress Knightslinger in Upside-Down Magic on Disney Channel.

Early life and education Lewis was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Jim and Marlene Lewis.Paeth, Greg (December 17, 1997). "Movies, National Anthem Keeping Vicki Lewis Busy". Cincinnati Post. p. 41. Retrieved August 20, 2023. Her father was an air traffic supervisor who served in the U.S. Air Force and her mother was a nursing administrator. She also has a sister.

After graduating from Anderson High School in Cincinnati in 1978, she studied musical theater at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. After receiving her diploma she moved to New York City. She proceeded to work in various on and off-Broadway shows.

Career

Lewis's film appearances include roles in Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, Mouse Hunt, Godzilla, Pushing Tin, Breakfast of Champions, The Ugly Truth and I'll Do Anything.

On television, Lewis starred as Beth in the critically acclaimed series NewsRadio for five seasons on NBC from 1995-1999, followed by Three Sisters also for NBC. Her prolific television career has included roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, How I Met Your Mother, The Goldbergs, See Dad Run, Dirt, Seinfeld, Doll and Em, Murphy Brown, Home Improvement, Caroline in the City, The Norm Show, Grace Under Fire, Phenom, The 5 Mrs. Buchanans, Surviving Suburbia, Disney Channel's Sonny with a Chance, The Middle, Making History, Still the King, Angie Tribeca and The Blacklist.

She has voiced a myriad of characters for animated projects including Deb and Flo in Pixar's 2003 film Finding Nemo and the 2016 sequel Finding Dory. She voiced Wonder Woman in Justice League Heroes, Rugrats Pre-School Daze, King of the Hill, Hercules, An Extremely Goofy Movie, Ben 10, Phineas and Ferb, Justice League: The New Frontier, Alpha and Omega and its sequel.

Lewis had her Broadway debut in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? (in 1982), as Velma Kelly in Chicago (in 2000 and 2001), as Gloria Thorpe in Damn Yankees (in 1994) and Mary Warren in The Crucible at The Roundabout theatre (in 1990). She also appeared off-Broadway in I Can Get It For You Wholesale (1991) and Snoopy!!! The Musical (1982). In 1995, Lewis performed as a soloist with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, Pal Joey for City Center Encores. Lewis won the 2007 Ovation Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the world premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's Hotel C'est L'amour. In the same year, she appeared as Trina in a one-off benefit performance of the musical "Falsettos" opposite Jason Alexander and Malcolm Gets, during which her rendition of "I'm Breaking Down" received a spontaneous one-minute-long ovation mid-show.

In 2018, she starred on Broadway as Countess Lily in Anastasia, directed by Darko Tresnjak. In 2022 she performed six roles (Ms. Winx/Mrs. Brown/Kyrie/Jessamyn Jacobs/Lady in Waiting) in the original Off-Broadway production of Between The Lines for which she was nominated for the Outer Critic’s Circle Award. Most recently, in 2024, she starred as Maria Callas in Terrance McNally’s Masterclass at The Bay Street Theatre directed by Lisa Peterson.

Her debut solo album East of Midnight was released in May 2010. The eclectic rock album has songs penned by Lewis as well as three cover songs. Lewis considered the writing to be "dauntingly destructive and spiritually bereft. Locked in my office in Malibu, California I wrote what would become a self-fulfilling prophecy – it would also prove to be the making of me."

Personal life Lewis was in a long-term relationship with Nick Nolte. The two met during the filming of I'll Do Anything. She is married to sound designer Philip G. Allen.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1994 I'll Do Anything Millie 1997 Mouse Hunt April Smuntz 1998 Godzilla Dr. Elsie Chapman1999 Breakfast of Champions Grace Le Sabre Pushing Tin Tina Leary 2000 An Extremely Goofy Movie Beret Girl Voice, direct-to-video A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. 2003 Finding Nemo Deb / Flo Voice 2007 California Dreaming Teensie Porter2008 Justice League: The New Frontier Iris West Voice, direct-to-video Roadside Romeo Mini Voice, uncredited2009 Wonder Woman Persephone Voice, direct-to-video Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts Chubster The Ugly Truth Saleswoman 2010 Alpha and Omega Eve Voice 2014 Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon Drizelda Voice, direct-to-video 2016 Finding Dory Deb / Flo Voice

Television Year Title Role Notes 1985 CBS Schoolbreak Special Diane Kaplan Episode: "The Day the Senior Class Got Married" 1992 Home Improvement Maureen Binford 3 episodes1993 Murphy Brown Secretary No. 59 Episode: "One" Grace Under Fire Wanda Episode: "Say Goodnight, Gracie"1994 Phenom Betsy Episode: "Angela's Fifteen Minutes" Seinfeld Ada 2 episodes1995 The 5 Mrs. Buchanans Donna Episode: "Viv'acious" Bye Bye Birdie Gloria Rasputin Television film 1995–1999 NewsRadio Beth 94 episodes 1996 Caroline in the City Merle Heller Episode: "Caroline in the Cereal" 1997–2005 Rugrats Miss Carol, Miss Weemer, Witch, Mother Cat Voice, 6 episodes 1998 Hercules Arachne Voice, episode: "Hercules and the Tapestry of Fate"1999 The Wild Thornberrys Weasel Voice, episode: "Lost and Foundation" The Norm Show Kyra Episode: "Drive, Norm Say"2000 King of the Hill Kate Voice, episode: "Movin' on Up" The Huntress Myrna Factor Episode: "Pilot" 1999–2000, 2002 Mission Hill Posey Tyler, Natalie Leibowitz-Hernandez Voice, 13 episodes 2001–2002 Three Sisters Nora Bernstein-Flynn 18 episodes 2005 Rugrats Pre-School Daze Ms. Weemer Voice, 4 episodes 2007–2008, 2010 Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures Molly Voice, 17 episodes2007 Come On Over Actress Vicki Episode: "Thespians" Grey's Anatomy Harriet Episode: "Physical Attraction... Chemical Reaction" The Last Day of Summer Paige Television film2008 Dirt The Beautician Episode: "What Is This Thing Called?" Phineas and Ferb Lulu Jones Voice, episode: "Leave the Busting to Us!" Ben 10: Alien Force Serena Voice, episode: "X = Ben + 2" 'Til Death Melissa 3 episodes 2009 Bones Helen Bridenbecker Episode: "The Skull in the Sculpture" 2009–2010 Sonny with a Chance Ms. Joy Bitterman 5 episodes2009 Surviving Suburbia Clerk 2 episodes Curb Your Enthusiasm Stacey Episode: "The Table Read" The Middle Ms. Barry Episode: "The Scratch" 2010 Den Brother Dina Reams Television film2011 Melissa & Joey Alexis McKenna Episode: "The Settlement" Batman: The Brave and the Bold Wonder Woman, Star Sapphire Voice, 2 episodes 2011–2012 How I Met Your Mother Dr. Sonya 3 episodes 2011 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Agent Locke Voice, episode: "The Widening Gyre"2012 Checked Out Lisa 3 episodes I Married Who? Vivienne Television film2013 Doll & Em Carla 2 episodes Austin & Ally Donna Episode: "Family & Feuds"2014 Turbo Fast Arctic Hare, Rich Lady #1 Voice, episode: "The Escargot Affair" See Dad Run Kat2 episodes Complete Works Ashley Spitzer 2014–2020 Doc McStuffins Dr. Tundra Voice, 4 episodes 2015 Modern Family Erica 2 episodes 2016 Angie Tribeca Anne Muffet Episode: "Fleas Don't Kill Me"2017 Making History Mrs. Chadwick Episode: "Chadwick's Angels" Still the KingDr. ChapmanEpisode: "Battle of the Basement" 2019 The Blacklist Marie Mortel Episode: "The Third Estate" 2020 Upside-Down Magic Headmistress Knightslinger Disney Channel Original Movie 2021 The Goldbergs Maggie Episode: "The Goldbergs' Excellent Adventure"

Video games Year Title Voice role 2003 Finding Nemo Deb / Flo 2009 Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks Serena

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