Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 13, 1961
Place of Birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Dawnn Lewis
Biography
Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on the NBC television sitcom A Different World from the series beginning in 1987 until the end of its fifth season in 1992, in addition to co-writing the opening theme song for the series.
Lewis's other notable roles include portraying Robin Dumars on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper for its first season (1992–93) and as Cheryl Spade in the 1988 film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2022 | For Gunter’s Eyes Only | (voice) |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2022 | Welcome to the Club | Ursula / Kaa (voice) |
| 2022 | Blackjack Christmas | Corrine Allen |
| 2021 | Writing Around the Christmas Tree | Sharon Samuels |
| 2021 | The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) |
| 2020 | Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Chief (voice) |
| 2020 | Be the Light | Gladys |
| 2019 | Revival! | Cleo |
| 2017 | Bunyan and Babe | Maybelle (voice) |
| 2016 | Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies | Self |
| 2015 | Megachurch Murder | Lucille Williams |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2014 | A Lesson in Romance | Diane |
| 2014 | The Divorce | Yolanda Massey |
| 2013 | Second Chances | Maria |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Delivery Lady (voice) |
| 2012 | Let It Shine | Gail |
| 2012 | Jennifer | Dr. Fox |
| 2012 | Dino Time | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2010 | Sinbad: Where U Been? | Self |
| 2010 | Preacher's Kid | Mya |
| 2009 | Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) |
| 2007 | The Last Sentinel | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Melba Early |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mom (voice) |
| 2006 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Carolyn Baker (voice) |
| 2003 | Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure | Bessie |
| 2001 | The Poof Point | Marigold Ballard |
| 1999 | The Wood | Woman in Cleaners |
| 1997 | Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie | Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Bad Day on the Block | Sandy Tierra |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng |
| 1995 | Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale | Temba's Sister |
| 1994 | Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad | Minnie |
| 1993 | Mouse Soup | (Voice) |
| 1993 | A Cool Like That Christmas | Jarvis (voice) |
| 1992 | Stompin' at the Savoy | Ella Fitzgerald |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Cheryl |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish | Tina Churner (voice) |
| 2023 | Fired on Mars | Judith (voice) |
| 2022 | The Cuphead Show! | Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) |
| 2021 | Reunion Road Trip | Self |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Carol Freeman (voice) |
| 2019 | The Ready Room | Self |
| 2019 | The Ready Room | |
| 2019 | The Boys | Valerie |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 | Danvers |
| 2018 | Craig of the Creek | Brenda (voice) |
| 2018 | Apple & Onion | Patty (voice) |
| 2017 | Legend of Master Legend | Tana |
| 2016 | This Is Us | Rosemary |
| 2015 | Stitchers | Arlene Grant |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul | Judge |
| 2015 | iZombie | Mama Leone |
| 2014 | Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories | Agent |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty | Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) |
| 2012 | Doc McStuffins | Grandma McStuffins (voice) |
| 2011 | Breaking In | Janet Jenkins |
| 2010 | Regular Show | JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) |
| 2010 | Regular Show | Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS | (voice) |
| 2009 | The Cleveland Show | |
| 2009 | Castle | Yvonne |
| 2005 | The Boondocks | |
| 2005 | Black in the 80s | |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy | Jamarah Blake |
| 2004 | Medical Investigation | Dr. Burton |
| 2004 | CSI: NY | Waitress |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars | Marcia Langdon |
| 2003 | One Tree Hill | Denise Fields |
| 2002 | Andy Richter Controls the Universe | |
| 2002 | Ozzy & Drix | Cilia Tyson (voice) |
| 2001 | The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | Grim's Granny |
| 2001 | The Legend of Tarzan | Naoh (voice) |
| 2001 | The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | |
| 2000 | Static Shock | Brickhouse (voice) |
| 2000 | Girlfriends | |
| 2000 | The 10th Kingdom | Blabberwort the Troll |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Mary (voice) |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Detective Wright |
| 1999 | Futurama | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) |
| 1999 | Futurama | Jackie Anderson (voice) |
| 1999 | Futurama | LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) |
| 1998 | The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs | |
| 1997 | King of the Hill | Sharona Johnson (voice) |
| 1996 | Early Edition | Gayle Clark |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | |
| 1996 | The Steve Harvey Show | Alise Peyton |
| 1996 | C Bear and Jamal | |
| 1996 | Bruno the Kid | |
| 1996 | Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm | Sheeva (voice) |
| 1995 | Sliders | Dr. Natalie Sylvius |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood | |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Princess Songe (voice) |
| 1994 | Spider-Man | Detective Terri Lee (voice) |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Robin Dumars |
| 1990 | Dream On | Rema Hort |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Texxon Customer (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Mrs. McBride (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Lenora Carter (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Hotshot lawyer (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Cannabis Influencer (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Flight Attendant (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Court Bailiff (voice) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Opal (voice) |
| 1987 | A Different World | Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor |
| 1976 | Battle of the Network Stars | |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |