Birthday:
Aug 13, 1961
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration | Self - Performer | 2020 |
| Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure | Bessie | 2003 |
| Writing Around the Christmas Tree | Sharon Samuels | 2021 |
| Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies | Self | 2016 |
| Sinbad: Where U Been? | Self | 2010 |
| The Last Sentinel | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 2007 |
| Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" | Additional Voices (voice) | 2023 |
| The Poof Point | Marigold Ballard | 2001 |
| For Gunter’s Eyes Only | (voice) | 2022 |
| Let It Shine | Gail | 2012 |
| Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie | Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) | 1997 |
| Minions: The Rise of Gru | Additional Voices (voice) | 2022 |
| Second Chances | Maria | 2013 |
| Welcome to the Club | Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 2022 |
| Bad Day on the Block | Sandy Tierra | 1997 |
| Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad | Minnie | 1994 |
| A Lesson in Romance | Diane | 2014 |
| Megachurch Murder | Lucille Williams | 2015 |
| Dreamgirls | Melba Early | 2006 |
| The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mom (voice) | 2006 |
| Blackjack Christmas | Corrine Allen | 2022 |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Carolyn Baker (voice) | 2006 |
| The Cherokee Kid | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | 1996 |
| Jennifer | Dr. Fox | 2012 |
| Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) | 2015 |
| Dino Time | Additional Voices (voice) | 2012 |
| Bunyan and Babe | Maybelle (voice) | 2017 |
| Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | 2009 |
| Mouse Soup | (Voice) | 1993 |
| Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013 |
| Revival! | Cleo | 2019 |
| A Cool Like That Christmas | Jarvis (voice) | 1993 |
| Preacher's Kid | Mya | 2010 |
| Stompin' at the Savoy | Ella Fitzgerald | 1992 |
| Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Chief (voice) | 2020 |
| I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Cheryl | 1988 |
| Toy Story of Terror! | Delivery Lady (voice) | 2013 |
| The Divorce | Yolanda Massey | 2014 |
| Be the Light | Gladys | 2020 |
| The Wood | Woman in Cleaners | 1999 |
| Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale | Temba's Sister | 1995 |
| Futurama: Bender's Big Score | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 2007 |
| The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | 2021 |
| Series | Cast | Year |
| A Different World | Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor | 1987 |
| Medical Investigation | Dr. Burton | 2004 |
| Futurama | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 1999 |
| Andy Richter Controls the Universe | 2002 | |
| Dream On | Rema Hort | 1990 |
| Static Shock | Brickhouse (voice) | 2000 |
| Sliders | Dr. Natalie Sylvius | 1995 |
| Early Edition | 1996 | |
| King of the Hill | Sharona Johnson (voice) | 1997 |
| The Jamie Foxx Show | 1996 | |
| Girlfriends | 2000 | |
| CSI: NY | Waitress | 2004 |
| The Ready Room | Self | 2019 |
| The Boondocks | 2005 | |
| The Parent 'Hood | 1995 | |
| The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs | 1998 | |
| The Steve Harvey Show | Alise Peyton | 1996 |
| C Bear and Jamal | 1996 | |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Robin Dumars | 1992 |
| Battle of the Network Stars | 1976 | |
| Bruno the Kid | 1996 | |
| Reunion Road Trip | Self | 2021 |
| Glenn Martin, DDS | (voice) | 2009 |
| The Cleveland Show | 2009 | |
| The 10th Kingdom | Blabberwort the Troll | 2000 |
| The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | Grim's Granny | 2001 |
| Black in the 80s | 2005 | |
| The Legend of Tarzan | Naoh (voice) | 2001 |
| Ozzy & Drix | Cilia Tyson (voice) | 2002 |
| Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm | Sheeva (voice) | 1996 |
| The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | 2001 | |
| Rick and Morty | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013 |
| 9-1-1 | Danvers | 2018 |
| Fired on Mars | Judith (voice) | 2023 |
| Castle | Yvonne | 2009 |
| One Tree Hill | Denise Fields | 2003 |
| The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Texxon Customer (voice) | 1989 |
| Craig of the Creek | Brenda (voice) | 2018 |
| Stitchers | Arlene Grant | 2015 |
| The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) | 1989 |
| Better Call Saul | Judge | 2015 |
| Doc McStuffins | Grandma McStuffins (voice) | 2012 |
| The Simpsons | Mrs. McBride (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) | 1989 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Jamarah Blake | 2005 |
| This Is Us | Rosemary | 2016 |
| Futurama | Jackie Anderson (voice) | 1999 |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Princess Songe (voice) | 1995 |
| Legend of Master Legend | Tana | 2017 |
| iZombie | Mama Leone | 2015 |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Mary (voice) | 2000 |
| Spider-Man | Detective Terri Lee (voice) | 1994 |
| The Cuphead Show! | Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) | 2022 |
| Regular Show | JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) | 2010 |
| Regular Show | Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) | 2010 |
| Star Trek: Lower Decks | Carol Freeman (voice) | 2020 |
| Veronica Mars | Marcia Langdon | 2004 |
| Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories | Agent | 2014 |
| Apple & Onion | Patty (voice) | 2018 |
| The Simpsons | (voice) | 1989 |
| The Ready Room | 2019 | |
| Strong Medicine | Detective Wright | 2000 |
| The Simpsons | Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) | 1989 |
| Rick and Morty | Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) | 2013 |
| The Boys | Valerie | 2019 |
| The Simpsons | Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Lenora Carter (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Hotshot lawyer (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Cannabis Influencer (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Flight Attendant (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Court Bailiff (voice) | 1989 |
| The Simpsons | Opal (voice) | 1989 |
| Futurama | LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) | 1999 |
| The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish | Tina Churner (voice) | 2024 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | 1962 |
