Dawnn Lewis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 13, 1961 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 114
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
Inside Out
2015Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
The Boys
2019TV
Valerie
Monsters University
2013Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013TV
Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
2005TV
Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
1989TV
Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Court Bailiff (voice), Opal (voice), Party guest (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
Filmography
A Different World
2026TV
Jalessa Vinson-Taylor
R.J. Decker
2026TV
Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024TV
Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023TV
Judith (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022Movie
Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
2022Movie
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022Movie
(voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022TV
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021Movie
Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021Movie
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021TV
Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020TV
Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020TV
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020Movie
Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020Movie
Gladys
The Boys
2019TV
Valerie
The Ready Room
2019TV
Self
Carmen Sandiego
2019TV
Chief (voice)
Revival!
2018Movie
Cleo
Craig of the Creek
2018TV
Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018TV
Patty (voice)
9-1-1
2018TV
Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
2017TV
Tana
Bunyan and Babe
2017Movie
Maybelle (voice)
This Is Us
2016TV
Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016Movie
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
2015TV
Self - Contestant
Inside Out
2015Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
2015TV
Arlene Grant
iZombie
2015TV
Mama Leone
Better Call Saul
2015TV
Judge
Megachurch Murder
2015Movie
Lucille Williams
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014TV
Agent
A Lesson in Romance
2014Movie
Diane
The Divorce
2014Movie
Yolanda Massey
Rick and Morty
2013TV
Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013Movie
Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
2013Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013Movie
Maria
Dino Time
2012Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
2012Movie
Dr. Fox
The Soul Man
2012TV
Erika, Erica
Let It Shine
2012Movie
Gail
Doc McStuffins
2012TV
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Breaking In
2011TV
Janet Jenkins
Regular Show
2010TV
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010Movie
Self
Preacher's Kid
2010Movie
Mya
The Cleveland Show
2009TV
Mrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009TV
(voice)
Castle
2009TV
Yvonne
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009Movie
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008TV
Lauren's Mom
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007Movie
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel
2007Movie
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007Movie
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006Movie
Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006Movie
Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006Movie
Mom (voice)
The Boondocks
2005TV
Civil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice), (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005Movie
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
2005TV
Jamarah Blake
Black in the 80s
2005TV
Self
CSI: NY
2004TV
Waitress
Veronica Mars
2004TV
Marcia Langdon
Medical Investigation
2004TV
Dr. Burton
One Tree Hill
2003TV
Denise Fields
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003Movie
Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003Movie
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
CSI: Miami
2002TV
Stacy McCann
Ozzy & Drix
2002TV
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002Movie
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002TV
The Poof Point
2001Movie
Marigold Ballard
The Legend of Tarzan
2001TV
Naoh (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001TV
Grim's Granny
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000TV
Mary (voice)
Static Shock
2000TV
Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
2000TV
Linda Dent
Strong Medicine
2000TV
Detective Wright
The 10th Kingdom
2000TV
Blabberwort the Troll
The Wood
1999Movie
Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
1999TV
LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice), Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice), Brainormous (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998TV
Under Pressure
1997Movie
Sandy Tierra
The View
1997TV
Self
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
King of the Hill
1997TV
Sharona Johnson (voice)
The Cherokee Kid
1996Movie
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
1996TV
Gayle Clark
Bruno the Kid
1996TV
Di Archer (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996TV
Sheeva (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996TV
Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
1996TV
Alise Peyton
Nash Bridges
1996TV
Winifred Holt
C Bear and Jamal
1996TV
Sliders
1995TV
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995TV
Princess Songe (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995Movie
Temba's Sister
The Parent 'Hood
1995TV
Spider-Man
1994TV
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994Movie
Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993Movie
Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
1993Movie
(Voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992TV
Robin Dumars
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992Movie
Ella Fitzgerald
Dream On
1990TV
Rema Hort
The Simpsons
1989TV
Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Court Bailiff (voice), Opal (voice), Party guest (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988Movie
Cheryl
A Different World
1987TV
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
1976TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self - Guest