Dawnn Lewis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 13, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
R.J. Decker
TV · as Officer Penmar · 1 ep
A Different World
TV · as Jalessa Vinson-Taylor · 1 ep
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
TV · as Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · 6 eps
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Movie · as Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
TV · as Judith (voice) · 2 eps
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Movie · as (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie · as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
Movie · as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
Movie · as Corrine Allen
The Cuphead Show!
TV · as Bedelia (voice), Boo-Boo (voice) · 1 ep
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Movie · as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Movie · as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Movie · as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
Movie · as Gladys
Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV · as Carol Freeman (voice) · 50 eps
Solar Opposites
TV · as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice) · 1 ep
The Ready Room
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Boys
TV · as Valerie · 1 ep
Carmen Sandiego
TV · as Chief (voice) · 27 eps
Revival!
Movie · as Cleo
9-1-1
TV · as Danvers · 1 ep
Craig of the Creek
TV · as Brenda (voice) · 1 ep
Apple & Onion
TV · as Patty (voice) · 76 eps
Bunyan and Babe
Movie · as Maybelle (voice)
Legend of Master Legend
TV · as Tana · 1 ep
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Movie · as Self
This Is Us
TV · as Rosemary · 2 eps
Megachurch Murder
Movie · as Lucille Williams
Inside Out
Movie · as Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
TV · as Arlene Grant · 1 ep
Better Call Saul
TV · as Judge · 1 ep
iZombie
TV · as Mama Leone · 4 eps
Celebrity Family Feud
TV · as Self - Contestant · 1 ep
A Lesson in Romance
Movie · as Diane
The Divorce
Movie · as Yolanda Massey
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
TV · as Agent · 1 ep
Second Chances
Movie · as Maria
Monsters University
Movie · as Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
Movie · as Delivery Lady (voice)
Rick and Morty
TV · as Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) · 1 ep
Let It Shine
Movie · as Gail
Jennifer
Movie · as Dr. Fox
Dino Time
Movie · as Additional Voices (voice)
Doc McStuffins
TV · as Grandma McStuffins (voice) · 2 eps
The Soul Man
TV · as Erika, Erica · 1 ep
Breaking In
TV · as Janet Jenkins · 1 ep
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Movie · as Self
Preacher's Kid
Movie · as Mya
Regular Show
TV · as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) · 1 ep
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Movie · as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
TV · as (voice) · 1 ep
Castle
TV · as Yvonne · 1 ep
The Cleveland Show
TV · as Mrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice) · 1 ep
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
TV · as Lauren's Mom · 4 eps
The Last Sentinel
Movie · as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Movie · as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Movie · as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
Movie · as Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Movie · as Mom (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Movie · as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Movie · as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Boondocks
TV · as Civil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice) · 1 ep
Black in the 80s
TV · as Self · 3 eps
Grey's Anatomy
TV · as Jamarah Blake · 3 eps
Medical Investigation
TV · as Dr. Burton · 1 ep
CSI: NY
TV · as Waitress · 1 ep
Veronica Mars
TV · as Marcia Langdon · 8 eps
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Movie · as Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
Movie · as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
One Tree Hill
TV · as Denise Fields · 3 eps
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
Movie · as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
TV · 1 ep
Ozzy & Drix
TV · as Cilia Tyson (voice) · 2 eps
CSI: Miami
TV · as Stacy McCann · 1 ep
The Poof Point
Movie · as Marigold Ballard
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
TV · as Grim's Granny · 1 ep
The Legend of Tarzan
TV · as Naoh (voice) · 1 ep
Static Shock
TV · as Brickhouse (voice) · 1 ep
Girlfriends
TV · as Linda Dent · 2 eps
The 10th Kingdom
TV · as Blabberwort the Troll · 5 eps
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
TV · as Mary (voice) · 1 ep
Strong Medicine
TV · as Detective Wright · 1 ep
The Wood
Movie · as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
TV · as 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 eps
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
TV · 44 eps
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Movie · as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Under Pressure
Movie · as Sandy Tierra
King of the Hill
TV · as Sharona Johnson (voice) · 2 eps
The View
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Cherokee Kid
Movie · as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
TV · as Gayle Clark · 1 ep
The Jamie Foxx Show
TV · as Dr. Kanella · 1 ep
The Steve Harvey Show
TV · as Alise Peyton · 1 ep
C Bear and Jamal
TV · 13 eps
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
TV · as Sheeva (voice) · 3 eps
Bruno the Kid
TV · as Di Archer (voice) · 1 ep
Nash Bridges
TV · as Winifred Holt · 1 ep
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Movie · as Temba's Sister
Sliders
TV · as Dr. Natalie Sylvius · 1 ep
The Parent 'Hood
TV · 1 ep
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV · as Princess Songe (voice) · 1 ep
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Movie · as Minnie
Spider-Man
TV · as Detective Terri Lee (voice) · 13 eps
Mouse Soup
Movie · as (Voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
Movie · as Jarvis (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
Movie · as Ella Fitzgerald
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
TV · as Robin Dumars · 22 eps
Dream On
TV · as Rema Hort · 3 eps
The Simpsons
TV · as 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) · 13 eps
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Movie · as Cheryl
A Different World
TV · as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor · 119 eps
Battle of the Network Stars
TV · 1 ep
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep