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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Actor · Born 1961-08-13 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Inside Out (2015) — Additional Voices (voice)
  2. The Boys (2019) — Valerie
  3. Monsters University (2013) — Additional Voices (voice)
  4. Rick and Morty (2013) — Additional Voices (voice)
  5. Grey's Anatomy (2005) — Jamarah Blake
  6. The Simpsons (1989) — Bernice Hibbert (voice)
  7. Better Call Saul (2015) — Judge
  8. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — Additional Voices (voice)
  9. Futurama (1999) — LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
  10. iZombie (2015) — Mama Leone
  11. 9-1-1 (2018) — Danvers
  12. Regular Show (2010) — JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
  13. Castle (2009) — Yvonne
  14. CSI: Miami (2002) — Stacy McCann
  15. This Is Us (2016) — Rosemary
  16. Spider-Man (1994) — Detective Terri Lee (voice)
  17. Dreamgirls (2006) — Melba Early
  18. Toy Story of Terror! (2013) — Delivery Lady (voice)
  19. The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001) — Grim's Granny
  20. Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) — LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
  21. CSI: NY (2004) — Waitress
  22. Veronica Mars (2004) — Marcia Langdon
  23. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) — Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
  24. King of the Hill (1997) — Sharona Johnson (voice)
  25. Solar Opposites (2020) — Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
  26. Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) — LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
  27. One Tree Hill (2003) — Denise Fields
  28. The Boondocks (2005)
  29. Sliders (1995) — Dr. Natalie Sylvius
  30. The Cleveland Show (2009) — Mrs. Bailey (voice)
  31. Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) — Carol Freeman (voice)
  32. The Cuphead Show! (2022) — Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
  33. Let It Shine (2012) — Gail
  34. The 10th Kingdom (2000) — Blabberwort the Troll
  35. Craig of the Creek (2018) — Brenda (voice)
  36. Stitchers (2015) — Arlene Grant
  37. Static Shock (2000) — Brickhouse (voice)
  38. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) — Cheryl
  39. Welcome to the Club (2022) — Ursula / Kaa (voice)
  40. Carmen Sandiego (2019) — Chief (voice)