Dawnn Lewis

female

Born on August 13, 1961 (63 years old)

From 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.

Cast Credits

2024
- The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
  as
  Tina Churner (voice)
  2024
- The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
  as
  Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
  2024
2023
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2023
- Fired on Mars
  as
  Judith (voice)
  2023
2022
- For Gunter’s Eyes Only
  as
  (voice)
  2022
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2022
- Welcome to the Club
  as
  Ursula / Kaa (voice)
  2022
- Blackjack Christmas
  as
  Corrine Allen
  2022
- The Cuphead Show!
  as
  Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
  2022
2021
- Writing Around the Christmas Tree
  as
  Sharon Samuels
  2021
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
  as
  Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
  2021
- Reunion Road Trip
  as
  Self
  2021
2020
- Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
  as
  Chief (voice)
  2020
- Be the Light
  as
  Gladys
  2020
- Star Trek: Lower Decks
  as
  Carol Freeman (voice)
  2020
2019
- Revival!
  as
  Cleo
  2019
- The Ready Room
  as
  Self
  2019
- The Ready Room
  2019
- The Boys
  as
  Valerie
  2019
2018
- 9-1-1
  as
  Danvers
  2018
- Craig of the Creek
  as
  Brenda (voice)
  2018
- Apple & Onion
  as
  Patty (voice)
  2018
2017
- Bunyan and Babe
  as
  Maybelle (voice)
  2017
- Legend of Master Legend
  as
  Tana
  2017
2016
- no image
  Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
  as
  Self
  2016
- This Is Us
  as
  Rosemary
  2016
2015
- Megachurch Murder
  as
  Lucille Williams
  2015
- Inside Out
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2015
- Stitchers
  as
  Arlene Grant
  2015
- Better Call Saul
  as
  Judge
  2015
- iZombie
  as
  Mama Leone
  2015
2014
- A Lesson in Romance
  as
  Diane
  2014
- The Divorce
  as
  Yolanda Massey
  2014
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
  as
  Agent
  2014
2013
- Second Chances
  as
  Maria
  2013
- Monsters University
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2013
- Toy Story of Terror!
  as
  Delivery Lady (voice)
  2013
- Rick and Morty
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2013
- Rick and Morty
  as
  Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
  2013
2012
- Let It Shine
  as
  Gail
  2012
- no image
  Jennifer
  as
  Dr. Fox
  2012
- Dino Time
  as
  Additional Voices (voice)
  2012
- Doc McStuffins
  as
  Grandma McStuffins (voice)
  2012
2011
- Breaking In
  as
  Janet Jenkins
  2011
2010
- Sinbad: Where U Been?
  as
  Self
  2010
- Preacher's Kid
  as
  Mya
  2010
- Regular Show
  as
  JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
  2010
- Regular Show
  as
  Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
  2010
2009
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
  as
  LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
  2009
- Glenn Martin, DDS
  as
  (voice)
  2009
- The Cleveland Show
  2009
- Castle
  as
  Yvonne
  2009
2007
- The Last Sentinel
  as
  Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
  2007
- Futurama: Bender's Big Score
  as
  LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
  2007
2006
- Dreamgirls
  as
  Melba Early
  2006
- The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
  as
  Mom (voice)
  2006
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
  as
  Carolyn Baker (voice)
  2006
2005
- The Boondocks
  2005
- no image
  Black in the 80s
  2005
- Grey's Anatomy
  as
  Jamarah Blake
  2005
2004
- Medical Investigation
  as
  Dr. Burton
  2004
- CSI: NY
  as
  Waitress
  2004
- Veronica Mars
  as
  Marcia Langdon
  2004
2003
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
  as
  Bessie
  2003
- One Tree Hill
  as
  Denise Fields
  2003
2002
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe
  2002
- Ozzy & Drix
  as
  Cilia Tyson (voice)
  2002
2001
- The Poof Point
  as
  Marigold Ballard
  2001
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
  as
  Grim's Granny
  2001
- The Legend of Tarzan
  as
  Naoh (voice)
  2001
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
  2001
2000
- Static Shock
  as
  Brickhouse (voice)
  2000
- Girlfriends
  2000
- The 10th Kingdom
  as
  Blabberwort the Troll
  2000
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
  as
  Mary (voice)
  2000
- Strong Medicine
  as
  Detective Wright
  2000
1999
- The Wood
  as
  Woman in Cleaners
  1999
- Futurama
  as
  LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
  1999
- Futurama
  as
  Jackie Anderson (voice)
  1999
- Futurama
  as
  LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
  1999
1998
- The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
  1998
1997
- Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
  as
  Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
  1997
- Bad Day on the Block
  as
  Sandy Tierra
  1997
- King of the Hill
  as
  Sharona Johnson (voice)
  1997
1996
- The Cherokee Kid
  as
  Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
  1996
- Early Edition
  as
  Gayle Clark
  1996
- The Jamie Foxx Show
  1996
- The Steve Harvey Show
  as
  Alise Peyton
  1996
- C Bear and Jamal
  1996
- Bruno the Kid
  1996
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
  as
  Sheeva (voice)
  1996
1995
- Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
  as
  Temba's Sister
  1995
- Sliders
  as
  Dr. Natalie Sylvius
  1995
- The Parent 'Hood
  1995
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
  as
  Princess Songe (voice)
  1995
1994
- Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
  as
  Minnie
  1994
- Spider-Man
  as
  Detective Terri Lee (voice)
  1994
1993
- Mouse Soup
  as
  (Voice)
  1993
- A Cool Like That Christmas
  as
  Jarvis (voice)
  1993
1992
- Stompin' at the Savoy
  as
  Ella Fitzgerald
  1992
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
  as
  Robin Dumars
  1992
1990
- Dream On
  as
  Rema Hort
  1990
1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Bernice Hibbert (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Texxon Customer (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Mrs. McBride (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Lenora Carter (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Hotshot lawyer (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Cannabis Influencer (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Flight Attendant (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Court Bailiff (voice)
  1989
- The Simpsons
  as
  Opal (voice)
  1989
1988
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
  as
  Cheryl
  1988
1987
- A Different World
  as
  Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
  1987
1976
- Battle of the Network Stars
  1976
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
  as
  Self
  1962

Dawnn Lewis

Biography

Cast Credits

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Fired on Mars

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Welcome to the Club

Blackjack Christmas

The Cuphead Show!

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Reunion Road Trip

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Be the Light

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Revival!

The Ready Room

The Ready Room

The Boys

9-1-1

Craig of the Creek

Apple & Onion

Bunyan and Babe

Legend of Master Legend

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

This Is Us

Megachurch Murder

Inside Out

Stitchers

Better Call Saul

iZombie

A Lesson in Romance

The Divorce

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Second Chances

Monsters University

Toy Story of Terror!

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

Let It Shine

Jennifer

Dino Time

Doc McStuffins

Breaking In

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Preacher's Kid

Regular Show

Regular Show

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Glenn Martin, DDS

The Cleveland Show

Castle

The Last Sentinel

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Dreamgirls

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

The Boondocks

Black in the 80s

Grey's Anatomy

Medical Investigation

CSI: NY

Veronica Mars

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

One Tree Hill

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Ozzy & Drix

The Poof Point

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

The Legend of Tarzan

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Static Shock

Girlfriends

The 10th Kingdom

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Strong Medicine

The Wood