- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 13, 1961
- Place of Birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Dawnn Lewis
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.
Filmography
tvR.J. Decker
2026 · Officer Penmar
tvThe Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024 · Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
movieMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Additional Voices (voice)
tvFired on Mars
2023 · Judith (voice)
movieBlackjack Christmas
2022 · Corrine Allen
movieWelcome to the Club
2022 · Ursula / Kaa (voice)
movieMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Additional Voices (voice)
movieFor Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022 · (voice)
tvThe Cuphead Show!
2022 · Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
movieWriting Around the Christmas Tree
2021 · Sharon Samuels
movieThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
tvReunion Road Trip
2021 · Self
tvStar Trek: Lower Decks
2020 · Carol Freeman (voice)
tvSolar Opposites
2020 · Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice)
movieCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020 · Chief (voice)
movieBe the Light
2020 · Gladys
tvThe Boys
2019 · Valerie
tvThe Ready Room
2019 · Self
tvCarmen Sandiego
2019 · Chief (voice)
movieRevival!
2018 · Cleo
tvCraig of the Creek
2018 · Brenda (voice)
tvApple & Onion
2018 · Patty (voice)
tv9-1-1
2018 · Danvers
tvLegend of Master Legend
2017 · Tana
movieBunyan and Babe
2017 · Maybelle (voice)
tvThis Is Us
2016 · Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
movieCelebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016 · Self
tvCelebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self - Contestant
movieInside Out
2015 · Additional Voices (voice)
tvStitchers
2015 · Arlene Grant
tviZombie
2015 · Mama Leone
tvBetter Call Saul
2015 · Judge
movieMegachurch Murder
2015 · Lucille Williams
tvTim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · Agent
movieA Lesson in Romance
2014 · Diane
movieThe Divorce
2014 · Yolanda Massey
tvRick and Morty
2013 · Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
movieToy Story of Terror!
2013 · Delivery Lady (voice)
movieMonsters University
2013 · Additional Voices (voice)
movieSecond Chances
2013 · Maria
movieDino Time
2012 · Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
movieJennifer
2012 · Dr. Fox
tvThe Soul Man
2012 · Erika, Erica
movieLet It Shine
2012 · Gail
tvDoc McStuffins
2012 · Grandma McStuffins (voice)
tvBreaking In
2011 · Janet Jenkins
tvRegular Show
2010 · JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
movieSinbad: Where U Been?
2010 · Self
moviePreacher's Kid
2010 · Mya
tvThe Cleveland Show
2009
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009 · (voice)
tvCastle
2009 · Yvonne
movieFuturama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
tvThe Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · Lauren's Mom
movieFuturama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
movieThe Last Sentinel
2007 · Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
movieHolly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007 · Carolyn Baker (voice)
movieDreamgirls
2006 · Melba Early
movieHolly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006 · Carolyn Baker (voice)
movieThe Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006 · Mom (voice)
tvThe Boondocks
2005
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005 · Jamarah Blake
tvBlack in the 80s
2005
tvCSI: NY
2004 · Waitress
tvVeronica Mars
2004 · Marcia Langdon
tvMedical Investigation
2004 · Dr. Burton
tvOne Tree Hill
2003 · Denise Fields
movieCharlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003 · Bessie
tvCSI: Miami
2002 · Stacy McCann
tvOzzy & Drix
2002 · Cilia Tyson (voice)
tvAndy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
movieThe Poof Point
2001 · Marigold Ballard
tvThe Legend of Tarzan
2001 · Naoh (voice)
tvThe Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001 · Grim's Granny
tvBuzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · Mary (voice)
tvStatic Shock
2000 · Brickhouse (voice)
tvGirlfriends
2000 · Linda Dent
tvStrong Medicine
2000 · Detective Wright
tvThe 10th Kingdom
2000 · Blabberwort the Troll
movieThe Wood
1999 · Woman in Cleaners
tvFuturama
1999 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice)
tvThe Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
movieUnder Pressure
1997 · Sandy Tierra
tvThe View
1997 · Self
movieBruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997 · Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
tvKing of the Hill
1997 · Sharona Johnson (voice)
movieThe Cherokee Kid
1996 · Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
tvEarly Edition
1996 · Gayle Clark
tvBruno the Kid
1996 · Di Archer (voice)
tvMortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 · Sheeva (voice)
tvThe Jamie Foxx Show
1996 · Dr. Kanella
tvThe Steve Harvey Show
1996 · Alise Peyton
tvNash Bridges
1996 · Winifred Holt
tvC Bear and Jamal
1996
tvSliders
1995 · Dr. Natalie Sylvius
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Princess Songe (voice)
movieJirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995 · Temba's Sister
tvThe Parent 'Hood
1995
tvSpider-Man
1994 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)
movieRace to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994 · Minnie
movieA Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Jarvis (voice)
movieMouse Soup
1993 · (Voice)
tvHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · Robin Dumars
movieStompin' at the Savoy
1992 · Ella Fitzgerald
tvDream On
1990 · Rema Hort
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Opal (voice), Party guest (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
movieI'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Cheryl
tvA Different World
1987 · Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
tvBattle of the Network Stars
1976
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self - Guest