Dawnn Lewis
Acting • Born 1961-08-13
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
133 credits
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Movie • 2003
Bessie
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Movie • 2021
Sharon Samuels
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Movie • 2016
Self
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Movie • 2010
Self
The Last Sentinel
Movie • 2007
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Movie • 2023
Additional Voices (voice)
The Poof Point
Movie • 2001
Marigold Ballard
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Movie • 2022
(voice)
Let It Shine
Movie • 2012
Gail
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Movie • 1997
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie • 2022
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
Movie • 2013
Maria
Welcome to the Club
Movie • 2022
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Under Pressure
Movie • 1997
Sandy Tierra
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Movie • 1994
Minnie
A Lesson in Romance
Movie • 2014
Diane
Megachurch Murder
Movie • 2015
Lucille Williams
Dreamgirls
Movie • 2006
Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Movie • 2006
Mom (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
Movie • 2022
Corrine Allen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Movie • 2006
Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Cherokee Kid
Movie • 1996
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jennifer
Movie • 2012
Dr. Fox
Inside Out
Movie • 2015
Additional Voices (voice)
Dino Time
Movie • 2012
Additional Voices (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
Movie • 2017
Maybelle (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Movie • 2009
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Mouse Soup
Movie • 1993
(Voice)
Monsters University
Movie • 2013
Additional Voices (voice)
Revival!
Movie • 2018
Cleo
A Cool Like That Christmas
Movie • 1993
Jarvis (voice)
Preacher's Kid
Movie • 2010
Mya
Stompin' at the Savoy
Movie • 1992
Ella Fitzgerald
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Movie • 2020
Chief (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Movie • 1988
Cheryl
Toy Story of Terror!
Movie • 2013
Delivery Lady (voice)
The Divorce
Movie • 2014
Yolanda Massey
Be the Light
Movie • 2020
Gladys
The Wood
Movie • 1999
Woman in Cleaners
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Movie • 1995
Temba's Sister
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Movie • 2007
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Movie • 2021
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Movie • 2007
Carolyn Baker (voice)
A Different World
TV • 1987
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Medical Investigation
TV • 2004
Dr. Burton
Futurama
TV • 1999
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
TV • 2002
Dream On
TV • 1990
Rema Hort
Static Shock
TV • 2000
Brickhouse (voice)
Sliders
TV • 1995
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Early Edition
TV • 1996
Gayle Clark
King of the Hill
TV • 1997
Sharona Johnson (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
TV • 1996
Dr. Kanella
Girlfriends
TV • 2000
Linda Dent
CSI: NY
TV • 2004
Waitress
The Ready Room
TV • 2019
Self
The Boondocks
TV • 2005
The Parent 'Hood
TV • 1995
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
TV • 1998
The Steve Harvey Show
TV • 1996
Alise Peyton
C Bear and Jamal
TV • 1996
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
TV • 1992
Robin Dumars
Battle of the Network Stars
TV • 1976
Reunion Road Trip
TV • 2021
Self
Glenn Martin, DDS
TV • 2009
(voice)
The Cleveland Show
TV • 2009
The 10th Kingdom
TV • 2000
Blabberwort the Troll
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
TV • 2001
Grim's Granny
Black in the 80s
TV • 2005
The Legend of Tarzan
TV • 2001
Naoh (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
TV • 2002
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
TV • 1996
Sheeva (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
TV • 2001
Rick and Morty
TV • 2013
Additional Voices (voice)
9-1-1
TV • 2018
Danvers
Fired on Mars
TV • 2023
Judith (voice)
Castle
TV • 2009
Yvonne
One Tree Hill
TV • 2003
Denise Fields
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Texxon Customer (voice)
Craig of the Creek
TV • 2018
Brenda (voice)
Stitchers
TV • 2015
Arlene Grant
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
Better Call Saul
TV • 2015
Judge
Doc McStuffins
TV • 2012
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Jamarah Blake
This Is Us
TV • 2016
Rosemary
Futurama
TV • 1999
Jackie Anderson (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV • 1995
Princess Songe (voice)
Legend of Master Legend
TV • 2017
Tana
iZombie
TV • 2015
Mama Leone
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
TV • 2000
Mary (voice)
Spider-Man
TV • 1994
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
TV • 2022
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Regular Show
TV • 2010
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
TV • 2010
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV • 2020
Carol Freeman (voice)
Veronica Mars
TV • 2004
Marcia Langdon
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
TV • 2014
Agent
Apple & Onion
TV • 2018
Patty (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
(voice)
The Ready Room
TV • 2019
Strong Medicine
TV • 2000
Detective Wright
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
Rick and Morty
TV • 2013
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Boys
TV • 2019
Valerie
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Opal (voice)
Futurama
TV • 1999
LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
TV • 2024
Tina Churner (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self - Guest
Breaking In
TV • 2011
Janet Jenkins
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
TV • 2024
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
The Soul Man
TV • 2012
Erika
The Soul Man
TV • 2012
Erica
Bruno the Kid
TV • 1996
Di Archer (voice)
Futurama
TV • 1999
LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
Futurama
TV • 1999
Nurse (voice)
Nash Bridges
TV • 1996
Winifred Holt
Celebrity Family Feud
TV • 2015
Self - Contestant
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Party guest (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
TV • 2008
Lauren's Mom
Solar Opposites
TV • 2020
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Solar Opposites
TV • 2020
Val Helsing (voice)
CSI: Miami
TV • 2002
Stacy McCann
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)