Dawnn Lewis
Born: 1961-08-13 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- R.J. Decker as Officer Penmar
2024
- The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish as Tina Churner (voice)
2023
- Fired on Mars as Judith (voice)
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" as Additional Voices (voice)
2022
- Minions: The Rise of Gru as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Cuphead Show! as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
- Welcome to the Club as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
- For Gunter’s Eyes Only as (voice)
- Blackjack Christmas as Corrine Allen
2021
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
- Reunion Road Trip as Self
- Writing Around the Christmas Tree as Sharon Samuels
2020
- Solar Opposites as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks as Carol Freeman (voice)
- Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal as Chief (voice)
- Be the Light as Gladys
2019
- The Boys as Valerie
- The Ready Room as Self
2018
- 9-1-1 as Danvers
- Craig of the Creek as Brenda (voice)
- Apple & Onion as Patty (voice)
- Revival! as Cleo
2017
- Legend of Master Legend as Tana
- Bunyan and Babe as Maybelle (voice)
2016
- This Is Us as Rosemary
- Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies as Self
2015
- Better Call Saul as Judge
- iZombie as Mama Leone
- Inside Out as Additional Voices (voice)
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self - Contestant
- Stitchers as Arlene Grant
- Megachurch Murder as Lucille Williams
2014
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories as Agent
- A Lesson in Romance as Diane
- The Divorce as Yolanda Massey
2013
- Rick and Morty as Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsters University as Additional Voices (voice)
- Second Chances as Maria
- Toy Story of Terror! as Delivery Lady (voice)
2012
- Doc McStuffins as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
- The Soul Man as Erika
- Let It Shine as Gail
- Dino Time as Additional Voices (voice)
- Jennifer as Dr. Fox
2011
- Breaking In as Janet Jenkins
2010
- Regular Show as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
- Preacher's Kid as Mya
- Sinbad: Where U Been? as Self
2009
- Castle as Yvonne
- The Cleveland Show
- Glenn Martin, DDS as (voice)
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2008
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Lauren's Mom
2007
- Futurama: Bender's Big Score as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
- The Last Sentinel as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures as Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
- Dreamgirls as Melba Early
- The Adventures of Brer Rabbit as Mom (voice)
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes as Carolyn Baker (voice)
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Jamarah Blake
- The Boondocks
- Black in the 80s
2004
- CSI: NY as Waitress
- Veronica Mars as Marcia Langdon
- Medical Investigation as Dr. Burton
2003
- One Tree Hill as Denise Fields
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure as Bessie
2002
- CSI: Miami as Stacy McCann
- Ozzy & Drix as Cilia Tyson (voice)
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2001
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as Grim's Granny
- The Legend of Tarzan as Naoh (voice)
- The Poof Point as Marigold Ballard
2000
- Strong Medicine as Detective Wright
- Girlfriends as Linda Dent
- Static Shock as Brickhouse (voice)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as Mary (voice)
- The 10th Kingdom as Blabberwort the Troll
1997
- King of the Hill as Sharona Johnson (voice)
- Under Pressure as Sandy Tierra
- Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1996
- Nash Bridges as Winifred Holt
- Early Edition as Gayle Clark
- The Steve Harvey Show as Alise Peyton
- The Jamie Foxx Show as Dr. Kanella
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm as Sheeva (voice)
- Bruno the Kid as Di Archer (voice)
- C Bear and Jamal
- The Cherokee Kid as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1995
- Sliders as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Princess Songe (voice)
- The Parent 'Hood
- Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as Temba's Sister
1994
- Spider-Man as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad as Minnie
1993
- A Cool Like That Christmas as Jarvis (voice)
- Mouse Soup as (Voice)
1992
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as Robin Dumars
- Stompin' at the Savoy as Ella Fitzgerald
1990
- Dream On as Rema Hort
1989
- The Simpsons as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1988
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Cheryl
1987
- A Different World as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self - Guest