Dawnn Lewis
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.
Acted in
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
as Tina Churner (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023
as Judith (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
as (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021
as Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Carol Freeman (voice)
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
2020
as Self - Performer
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020
as Gladys
The Boys
2019
as Valerie
Revival!
2019
as Cleo
Craig of the Creek
2018
as Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
as Patty (voice)
9-1-1
2018
as Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
2017
as Tana
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
This Is Us
2016
as Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
as Self
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
2015
as Arlene Grant
iZombie
2015
as Mama Leone
Better Call Saul
2015
as Judge
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Lucille Williams
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Agent
A Lesson in Romance
2014
as Diane
The Divorce
2014
as Yolanda Massey
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013
as Maria
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
Doc McStuffins
2012
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Regular Show
2010
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
2010
as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
as Self
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Mya
The Cleveland Show
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
as (voice)
Castle
2009
as Yvonne
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel
2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
as Mom (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
Black in the 80s
2005
CSI: NY
2004
as Waitress
Veronica Mars
2004
as Marcia Langdon
Medical Investigation
2004
as Dr. Burton
One Tree Hill
2003
as Denise Fields
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
as Bessie
Ozzy & Drix
2002
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
The Poof Point
2001
as Marigold Ballard
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
as Naoh (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
as Grim's Granny
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
as Mary (voice)
Static Shock
2000
as Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
2000
Strong Medicine
2000
as Detective Wright
The 10th Kingdom
2000
as Blabberwort the Troll
The Wood
1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama
1999
as Jackie Anderson (voice)
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Bad Day on the Block
1997
as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
King of the Hill
1997
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
1996
Bruno the Kid
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
as Sheeva (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Alise Peyton
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Sliders
1995
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Princess Songe (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
as Temba's Sister
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Spider-Man
1994
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
1993
as (Voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Robin Dumars
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
Dream On
1990
as Rema Hort
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Opal (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
A Different World
1987
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
1976