Source Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, known professionally as Raven-Symoné or simply Raven is an American actress, comedian, model, singer, songwriter, dancer, television producer, and television host, best known for her starring roles as Olivia Kendell on The Cosby Show, Raven Baxter in the hit Disney Channel television series That’s So Raven and its successor, Raven’s Home, Galleria Garibaldi in The Cheetah Girls films, and as the voice of Iridessa in the Disney Fairies franchise.