Dawnn Lewis
Known for Acting · 113 credits
- Born
- 1961-08-13 (age 64)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- دان لوییس · Dawn Lewis
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.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Opal (voice) / Party guest (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest
The Boys
2019
as Valerie
CSI: Miami
2002
as Stacy McCann
TV Shows (67)
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Opal (voice) / Party guest (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest
The Boys
2019
as Valerie
CSI: Miami
2002
as Stacy McCann
9-1-1
2018
as Danvers
One Tree Hill
2003
as Denise Fields
Castle
2009
as Yvonne
King of the Hill
1997
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
Regular Show
2010
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) / Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Better Call Saul
2015
as Judge
This Is Us
2016
as Rosemary
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) / Nurse (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
CSI: NY
2004
as Waitress
Strong Medicine
2000
as Detective Wright
Veronica Mars
2004
as Marcia Langdon
Doc McStuffins
2012
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
as Grim's Granny
Girlfriends
2000
as Linda Dent
Sliders
1995
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
A Different World
1987
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Solar Opposites
2020
as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) / Val Helsing (voice)
Spider-Man
1994
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
as Mrs. Bailey (voice) / Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
as Lauren's Mom
Nash Bridges
1996
as Winifred Holt
Craig of the Creek
2018
as Brenda (voice)
iZombie
2015
as Mama Leone
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
as Mary (voice)
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Alise Peyton
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self - Contestant
The Boondocks
2005
Early Edition
1996
as Gayle Clark
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Carol Freeman (voice)
R.J. Decker
2026
as Officer Penmar
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Dr. Kanella
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Princess Songe (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
as Naoh (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Robin Dumars
Static Shock
2000
as Brickhouse (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
as Patty (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Dream On
1990
as Rema Hort
The Parent 'Hood
1995
The Soul Man
2012
as Erika / Erica
Carmen Sandiego
2019
as Chief (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
as Tina Churner (voice) / Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Medical Investigation
2004
as Dr. Burton
Stitchers
2015
as Arlene Grant
The Ready Room
2019
as Self
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Agent
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Breaking In
2011
as Janet Jenkins
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
as (voice)
The 10th Kingdom
2000
as Blabberwort the Troll
Ozzy & Drix
2002
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
as Sheeva (voice)
Movies (46)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
as Chief (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Revival!
2018
as Cleo
Under Pressure
1997
as Sandy Tierra
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013
as Maria
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
The Last Sentinel
2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
as Self
The Poof Point
2001
as Marigold Ballard
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
The Wood
1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
as Bessie
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
as (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
2014
as Diane
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Lucille Williams
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Mya
Be the Light
2020
as Gladys
The Divorce
2014
as Yolanda Massey
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Minnie
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
as Temba's Sister
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
1993
as (Voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
as Self
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
as Mom (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
as Sharon Samuels
About 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 T… With 113 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Dawnn Lewis has appeared in 46 films and 67 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dawnn Lewis Movies
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Inside Out (2015) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsters University (2013) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Let It Shine (2012) — as Gail
- Dreamgirls (2006) — as Melba Early
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