Dawnn Lewis
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1961 (age 65)
Born in
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
View on IMDb106 acting credits
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
Inside Out
17 Jun 2015
The Boys
25 Jul 2019
Monsters University
19 Jun 2013
Rick and Morty
02 Dec 2013
Grey's Anatomy
27 Mar 2005
The Simpsons
17 Dec 1989
Better Call Saul
08 Feb 2015
Minions: The Rise of Gru
29 Jun 2022
Filmography
2026
- R.J. Deckeras Officer Penmar1 episode
2024
- The Fairly OddParents: A New Wishas Tina Churner1 episode
2023
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"as Additional Voices (voice)
- Fired on Marsas Judith (voice)2 episodes
2022
- Blackjack Christmasas Corrine Allen
- Welcome to the Clubas Ursula
- Minions: The Rise of Gruas Additional Voices (voice)
- For Gunter’s Eyes Onlyas (voice)
- The Cuphead Show!as Bedelia1 episode
2021
- Writing Around the Christmas Treeas Sharon Samuels
- The Good, the Bart, and the Lokias Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2020
- Star Trek: Lower Decksas Carol Freeman (voice)50 episodes
- Solar Oppositesas Val Helsing (voice)1 episode
- Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Stealas Chief (voice)
- Be the Lightas Gladys
2019
- The Boysas Valerie1 episode
- The Ready Room1 episode
- Carmen Sandiegoas Chief (voice)27 episodes
2018
- Revival!as Cleo
- Craig of the Creekas Brenda (voice)1 episode
- Apple & Onionas Patty (voice)76 episodes
- 9-1-1as Danvers1 episode
2017
- Legend of Master Legendas Tana1 episode
- Bunyan and Babeas Maybelle (voice)
2016
- This Is Usas Rosemary2 episodes
2015
- Inside Outas Additional Voices (voice)
- Stitchersas Arlene Grant1 episode
- iZombieas Mama Leone4 episodes
- Better Call Saulas Judge1 episode
- Megachurch Murderas Lucille Williams
2014
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Storiesas Agent1 episode
- A Lesson in Romanceas Diane
- The Divorceas Yolanda Massey
2013
- Rick and Mortyas Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)1 episode
- Toy Story of Terror!as Delivery Lady (voice)
- Monsters Universityas Additional Voices (voice)
- Second Chancesas Maria
2012
- Dino Timeas Additional Voices (voice)
- Jenniferas Dr. Fox
- The Soul Manas Erica1 episode
- Let It Shineas Gail
- Doc McStuffinsas Grandma McStuffins (voice)2 episodes
2011
- Breaking Inas Janet Jenkins1 episode
2010
- Regular Showas Duck Lady1 episode
- Preacher's Kidas Mya
2009
- The Cleveland Showas Mrs. Bailey1 episode
- Glenn Martin, DDSas (voice)1 episode
- Castleas Yvonne1 episode
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonderas LaBarbara Conrad
2008
- The Secret Life of the American Teenageras Lauren's Mom4 episodes
2007
- Futurama: Bender's Big Scoreas LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
- The Last Sentinelas Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventuresas Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
- Dreamgirlsas Melba Early
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishesas Carolyn Baker (voice)
- The Adventures of Brer Rabbitas Mom (voice)
2005
- The Boondocks1 episode
- Spider-Man: The Venom Sagaas Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- Grey's Anatomyas Jamarah Blake3 episodes
2004
- CSI: NYas Waitress1 episode
- Veronica Marsas Marcia Langdon8 episodes
- Medical Investigationas Dr. Burton1 episode
2003
- One Tree Hillas Denise Fields3 episodes
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventureas Bessie
- Daredevil vs. Spider-Manas Detective Terri Lee (voice)
2002
- CSI: Miamias Stacy McCann1 episode
- Ozzy & Drixas Cilia Tyson (voice)2 episodes
- Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdownas Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe1 episode
2001
- The Poof Pointas Marigold Ballard
- The Legend of Tarzanas Naoh (voice)1 episode
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy1 episode
2000
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Commandas Mary (voice)1 episode
- Static Shockas Brickhouse (voice)1 episode
- Girlfriendsas Linda Dent2 episodes
- Strong Medicineas Detective Wright1 episode
- The 10th Kingdomas Blabberwort the Troll5 episodes
1998
- The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs44 episodes
1997
- Under Pressureas Sandy Tierra
- Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movieas Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
- King of the Hillas Sharona Johnson (voice)2 episodes
1996
- The Cherokee Kidas Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
- Early Editionas Gayle Clark1 episode
- Bruno the Kidas Di Archer (voice)1 episode
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realmas Sheeva (voice)3 episodes
- The Jamie Foxx Showas Dr. Kanella1 episode
- The Steve Harvey Showas Alise Peyton1 episode
- Nash Bridgesas Winifred Holt1 episode
- C Bear and Jamal16 episodes
1995
- Slidersas Dr. Natalie Sylvius1 episode
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Princess Songe (voice)1 episode
- Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Taleas Temba's Sister
- The Parent 'Hood1 episode
1994
- Spider-Manas Detective Terri Lee (voice)13 episodes
- Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroadas Minnie
1993
- A Cool Like That Christmasas Jarvis (voice)
- Mouse Soupas (Voice)
1992
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooperas Robin Dumars22 episodes
- Stompin' at the Savoyas Ella Fitzgerald
1990
- Dream Onas Rema Hort3 episodes
1989
- The Simpsonsas Bernice Hibbert1 episode
1988
- I'm Gonna Git You Suckaas Cheryl
1987
- A Different Worldas Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor119 episodes
1976
- Battle of the Network Stars1 episode