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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Actor · Born August 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Acted in 105

2020s

  1. 2026

    A Different World

    Jalessa Vinson-Taylor · 1 episode

    70

  2. R.J. Decker

    Officer Penmar · 1 episode

    72
  3. 2024

    The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

    Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · 6 episodes

    71
  4. 2023

    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    Additional Voices (voice)

    56

  5. Fired on Mars

    Judith (voice) · 2 episodes

    70
  6. 2022

    Blackjack Christmas

    Corrine Allen

  7. Welcome to the Club

    Ursula / Kaa (voice)

    56

  8. Minions: The Rise of Gru

    Additional Voices (voice)

    66

  9. For Gunter’s Eyes Only

    (voice)

  10. The Cuphead Show!

    Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) · 1 episode

    76
  11. 2021

    Writing Around the Christmas Tree

    Sharon Samuels

  12. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

    64
  13. 2020

    Star Trek: Lower Decks

    Carol Freeman (voice) · 50 episodes

    77

  14. Solar Opposites

    Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice) · 1 episode

    79

  15. Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

    Chief (voice)

  16. Be the Light

    Gladys

2010s

  1. 2019

    The Boys

    Valerie · 1 episode

    85

  2. Carmen Sandiego

    Chief (voice) · 27 episodes

    79
  3. 2018

    Revival!

    Cleo

  4. Craig of the Creek

    Brenda (voice) · 1 episode

    77

  5. Apple & Onion

    Patty (voice) · 76 episodes

    64

  6. 9-1-1

    Danvers · 1 episode

    79
  7. 2017

    Legend of Master Legend

    Tana · 1 episode

  8. Bunyan and Babe

    Maybelle (voice)

    51
  9. 2016

    This Is Us

    Rosemary · 2 episodes

    86
  10. 2015

    Inside Out

    Additional Voices (voice)

    87

  11. Stitchers

    Arlene Grant · 1 episode

    68

  12. iZombie

    Mama Leone · 4 episodes

    78

  13. Better Call Saul

    Judge · 1 episode

    89

  14. Megachurch Murder

    Lucille Williams

  15. 2014

    Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

    Agent · 1 episode

    76

  16. A Lesson in Romance

    Diane

  17. The Divorce

    Yolanda Massey

  18. 2013

    Rick and Morty

    Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) · 1 episode

    89

  19. Toy Story of Terror!

    Delivery Lady (voice)

    79

  20. Monsters University

    Additional Voices (voice)

    72

  21. Second Chances

    Maria

    68
  22. 2012

    Dino Time

    Additional Voices (voice)

    51

  23. The Soul Man

    Erika, Erica · 1 episode

    61

  24. Let It Shine

    Gail

    66

  25. Doc McStuffins

    Grandma McStuffins (voice) · 2 episodes

    64
  26. 2011

    Breaking In

    Janet Jenkins · 1 episode

    70
  27. 2010

    Regular Show

    JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) · 1 episode

    86

  28. Preacher's Kid

    Mya

    58

2000s

  1. 2009

    The Cleveland Show

    Mrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice) · 1 episode

    57

  2. Glenn Martin, DDS

    (voice) · 1 episode

    51

  3. Castle

    Yvonne · 1 episode

    81

  4. Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

    LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

    72
  5. 2008

    The Secret Life of the American Teenager

    Lauren's Mom · 4 episodes

    54
  6. 2007

    Futurama: Bender's Big Score

    LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

    82

  7. The Last Sentinel

    Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

    36

  8. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

    Carolyn Baker (voice)

  9. 2006

    Dreamgirls

    Melba Early

    71

  10. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

    Carolyn Baker (voice)

  11. The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

    Mom (voice)

  12. 2005

    The Boondocks

    Civil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice), (voice) · 1 episode

    84

  13. Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

    Detective Terri Lee (voice)

  14. Grey's Anatomy

    Jamarah Blake · 3 episodes

    78
  15. 2004

    CSI: NY

    Waitress · 1 episode

    71

  16. Veronica Mars

    Marcia Langdon · 8 episodes

    82

  17. Medical Investigation

    Dr. Burton · 1 episode

    69
  18. 2003

    One Tree Hill

    Denise Fields · 3 episodes

    78

  19. Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

    Bessie

  20. Daredevil vs. Spider-Man

    Detective Terri Lee (voice)

  21. 2002

    CSI: Miami

    Stacy McCann · 1 episode

    68

  22. Ozzy & Drix

    Cilia Tyson (voice) · 2 episodes

    72

  23. Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown

    Detective Terri Lee (voice)

  24. Andy Richter Controls the Universe

    TV · 2 Seasons · Comedy

    77
  25. 2001

    The Poof Point

    Marigold Ballard

    47

  26. The Legend of Tarzan

    Naoh (voice) · 1 episode

    68

  27. The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

    Grim's Granny · 1 episode

    77
  28. 2000

    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

    Mary (voice) · 1 episode

    67

  29. Static Shock

    Brickhouse (voice) · 1 episode

    75

  30. Girlfriends

    Linda Dent · 2 episodes

    74

  31. Strong Medicine

    Detective Wright · 1 episode

    70

  32. The 10th Kingdom

    Blabberwort the Troll · 5 episodes

    80

1990s

  1. 1999

    The Wood

    Woman in Cleaners

  2. Futurama

    LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice), Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice), Brainormous (voice) · 19 episodes

    85
  3. 1998

    The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

    TV · 2 Seasons · Animation

    72
  4. 1997

    Under Pressure

    Sandy Tierra

  5. Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

    Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

  6. King of the Hill

    Sharona Johnson (voice) · 2 episodes

    75
  7. 1996

    The Cherokee Kid

    Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

    59

  8. Early Edition

    Gayle Clark · 1 episode

    75

  9. Bruno the Kid

    Di Archer (voice) · 1 episode

  10. Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

    Sheeva (voice) · 3 episodes

    62

  11. The Jamie Foxx Show

    Dr. Kanella · 1 episode

    67

  12. The Steve Harvey Show

    Alise Peyton · 1 episode

    67

  13. Nash Bridges

    Winifred Holt · 1 episode

    67

  14. C Bear and Jamal

    TV

  15. 1995

    Sliders

    Dr. Natalie Sylvius · 1 episode

    75

  16. Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

    Princess Songe (voice) · 1 episode

    67

  17. Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

    Temba's Sister

  18. The Parent 'Hood

    TV · 5 Seasons · Comedy

    71
  19. 1994

    Spider-Man

    Detective Terri Lee (voice) · 13 episodes

    84

  20. Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

    Minnie

  21. 1993

    A Cool Like That Christmas

    Jarvis (voice)

  22. Mouse Soup

    (Voice)

  23. 1992

    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

    Robin Dumars · 22 episodes

    65

  24. Stompin' at the Savoy

    Ella Fitzgerald

  25. 1990

    Dream On

    Rema Hort · 3 episodes

    74
Appearances7

2020s

  1. 2021

    Reunion Road Trip

    Self · 1 episode

2000s

  1. 2005

    Black in the 80s

    Self · 3 episodes