Dawnn Lewis
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Aug 13, 1961 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
| 2026 | R.J. DeckerOfficer Penmar | |
| 2024 | The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice) | |
| 2024 | The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) | |
| 2023 | Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice) | |
| 2023 | Fired on MarsJudith (voice) | |
| 2022 | For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice) | |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice) | |
| 2022 | Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice) | |
| 2022 | Blackjack ChristmasCorrine Allen | |
| 2022 | The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) | |
| 2021 | Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon Samuels | |
| 2021 | The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice) | |
| 2021 | Reunion Road TripSelf | |
| 2020 | Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice) | |
| 2020 | Be the LightGladys | |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice) | |
| 2020 | Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) | |
| 2020 | Solar OppositesVal Helsing (voice) | |
| 2019 | The Ready RoomSelf | |
| 2019 | The Ready Room | |
| 2019 | The BoysValerie | |
| 2018 | Revival!Cleo | |
| 2018 | 9-1-1Danvers | |
| 2018 | Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice) | |
| 2018 | Apple & OnionPatty (voice) | |
| 2017 | Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice) | |
| 2017 | Legend of Master LegendTana | |
| 2016 | Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original MoviesSelf | |
| 2016 | This Is UsRosemary | |
| 2015 | Megachurch MurderLucille Williams | |
| 2015 | Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice) | |
| 2015 | StitchersArlene Grant | |
| 2015 | Better Call SaulJudge | |
| 2015 | iZombieMama Leone | |
| 2015 | Celebrity Family FeudSelf - Contestant | |
| 2014 | A Lesson in RomanceDiane | |
| 2014 | The DivorceYolanda Massey | |
| 2014 | Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent | |
| 2013 | Second ChancesMaria | |
| 2013 | Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice) | |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice) | |
| 2013 | Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice) | |
| 2013 | Rick and MortyAssimilated Alien 1 (voice) | |
| 2012 | Let It ShineGail | |
| 2012 | JenniferDr. Fox | |
| 2012 | Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice) | |
| 2012 | Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice) | |
| 2012 | The Soul ManErika | |
| 2012 | The Soul ManErica | |
| 2011 | Breaking InJanet Jenkins | |
| 2010 | Sinbad: Where U Been?Self | |
| 2010 | Preacher's KidMya | |
| 2010 | Regular ShowJB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) | |
| 2010 | Regular ShowDuck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) | |
| 2009 | Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS(voice) | |
| 2009 | The Cleveland Show | |
| 2009 | CastleYvonne | |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom | |
| 2007 | The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice) | |
| 2007 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice) | |
| 2006 | DreamgirlsMelba Early | |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice) | |
| 2006 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice) | |
| 2005 | The Boondocks | |
| 2005 | Black in the 80s | |
| 2005 | Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake | |
| 2004 | Medical InvestigationDr. Burton | |
| 2004 | CSI: NYWaitress | |
| 2004 | Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon | |
| 2003 | Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessie | |
| 2003 | One Tree HillDenise Fields | |
| 2002 | Andy Richter Controls the Universe | |
| 2002 | Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice) | |
| 2002 | CSI: MiamiStacy McCann | |
| 2001 | The Poof PointMarigold Ballard | |
| 2001 | The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's Granny | |
| 2001 | The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice) | |
| 2001 | The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | |
| 2000 | Static ShockBrickhouse (voice) | |
| 2000 | GirlfriendsLinda Dent | |
| 2000 | The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll | |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice) | |
| 2000 | Strong MedicineDetective Wright | |
| 1999 | The WoodWoman in Cleaners | |
| 1999 | FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice) | |
| 1999 | FuturamaJackie Anderson (voice) | |
| 1999 | FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) | |
| 1999 | FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) | |
| 1999 | FuturamaNurse (voice) | |
| 1998 | The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs | |
| 1997 | Bruno the Kid: The Animated MovieDi Archer (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 1997 | Under PressureSandy Tierra | |
| 1997 | King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice) | |
| 1996 | The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAng | |
| 1996 | Early EditionGayle Clark | |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella | |
| 1996 | The Steve Harvey ShowAlise Peyton | |
| 1996 | C Bear and Jamal | |
| 1996 | Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice) | |
| 1996 | Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice) | |
| 1996 | Nash BridgesWinifred Holt | |
| 1995 | Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleTemba's Sister | |
| 1995 | SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius | |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood | |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice) | |
| 1994 | Race to Freedom: The Underground RailroadMinnie | |
| 1994 | Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice) | |
| 1993 | Mouse Soup(Voice) | |
| 1993 | A Cool Like That ChristmasJarvis (voice) | |
| 1992 | Stompin' at the SavoyElla Fitzgerald | |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. CooperRobin Dumars | |
| 1990 | Dream OnRema Hort | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsTexxon Customer (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsMrs. McBride (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsDaly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons(voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsJuvenile Court Bailiff (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsLenora Carter (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsHotshot lawyer (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsCannabis Influencer (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsFlight Attendant (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsCourt Bailiff (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsOpal (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsParty guest (voice) | |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice) | |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You SuckaCheryl | |
| 1987 | A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor | |
| 1976 | Battle of the Network Stars | |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest |