Dawnn Lewis

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Known For

Acting

Born

1961-08-13

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Dawnn Lewis

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.

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Acting History

2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish as Tina Churner (voice)
2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish as Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
2023
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" as Additional Voices (voice)
2023
Fired on Mars as Judith (voice)
2022
Blackjack Christmas as Corrine Allen
2022
Welcome to the Club as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru as Additional Voices (voice)
2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only as (voice)
2022
The Cuphead Show! as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
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
2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks as Carol Freeman (voice)
2020
Solar Opposites as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
2020
Solar Opposites as Val Helsing (voice)
2020
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal as Chief (voice)
2020
Be the Light as Gladys
2019
The Boys as Valerie
2019
Revival! as Cleo
2019
The Ready Room as Self
2019
The Ready Room
2018
Craig of the Creek as Brenda (voice)
2018
Apple & Onion as Patty (voice)
2018
9-1-1 as Danvers
2017
Legend of Master Legend as Tana
2017
Bunyan and Babe as Maybelle (voice)
2016
This Is Us as Rosemary
2016
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies as Self
2015
Celebrity Family Feud as Self - Contestant
2015
Inside Out as Additional Voices (voice)
2015
Stitchers as Arlene Grant
2015
iZombie as Mama Leone
2015
Better Call Saul as Judge
2015
Megachurch Murder as Lucille Williams
2014
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories as Agent
2014
A Lesson in Romance as Diane
2014
The Divorce as Yolanda Massey
2013
Rick and Morty as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Rick and Morty as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013
Toy Story of Terror! as Delivery Lady (voice)
2013
Monsters University as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Second Chances as Maria
2012
Dino Time as Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Jennifer as Dr. Fox
2012
The Soul Man as Erika
2012
The Soul Man as Erica
2012
Let It Shine as Gail
2012
Doc McStuffins as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
2011
Breaking In as Janet Jenkins
2010
Regular Show as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
2010
Regular Show as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
2010
Sinbad: Where U Been? as Self
2010
Preacher's Kid as Mya
2009
The Cleveland Show
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS as (voice)
2009
Castle as Yvonne
2009
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)
2007
The Last Sentinel as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures as Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
Dreamgirls as Melba Early
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes as Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit as Mom (voice)
2005
The Boondocks
2005
Grey's Anatomy as Jamarah Blake
2005
Black in the 80s
2004
CSI: NY as Waitress
2004
Veronica Mars as Marcia Langdon
2004
Medical Investigation as Dr. Burton
2003
One Tree Hill as Denise Fields
2003
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure as Bessie
2002
CSI: Miami as Stacy McCann
2002
Ozzy & Drix as Cilia Tyson (voice)
2002
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2001
The Poof Point as Marigold Ballard
2001
The Legend of Tarzan as Naoh (voice)
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as Grim's Granny
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as Mary (voice)
2000
Static Shock as Brickhouse (voice)
2000
Girlfriends as Linda Dent
2000
Strong Medicine as Detective Wright
2000
The 10th Kingdom as Blabberwort the Troll
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
Futurama as LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
1999
Futurama as Nurse (voice)
1998
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1997
Bad Day on the Block as Sandy Tierra
1997
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1997
King of the Hill as Sharona Johnson (voice)
1996
The Cherokee Kid as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1996
Early Edition as Gayle Clark
1996
Bruno the Kid as Di Archer (voice)
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm as Sheeva (voice)
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show as Dr. Kanella
1996
The Steve Harvey Show as Alise Peyton
1996
Nash Bridges as Winifred Holt
1996
C Bear and Jamal
1995
Sliders as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Princess Songe (voice)
1995
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as Temba's Sister
1995
The Parent 'Hood
1994
Spider-Man as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
1994
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad as Minnie
1993
A Cool Like That Christmas as Jarvis (voice)
1993
Mouse Soup as (Voice)
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as Robin Dumars
1992
Stompin' at the Savoy as Ella Fitzgerald
1990
Dream On as Rema Hort
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
The Simpsons as Party guest (voice)
1989
The Simpsons as Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Cheryl
1987
A Different World as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
1987
A Different World as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore
1976
Battle of the Network Stars
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self