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.
Born: 13 August 1961
Played In
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Solar Opposites
Val Helsing (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
Be the Light
Gladys
The Boys
Valerie
The Ready Room
Self
The Ready Room
Revival!
Cleo
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
9-1-1
Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
Tana
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
This Is Us
Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
iZombie
Mama Leone
Better Call Saul
Judge
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
Maria
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
The Soul Man
Erika
The Soul Man
Erica
Let It Shine
Gail
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
Preacher's Kid
Mya
The Cleveland Show
Glenn Martin, DDS
(voice)
Castle
Yvonne
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Lauren's Mom
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mom (voice)
The Boondocks
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
Black in the 80s
CSI: NY
Waitress
Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon
Medical Investigation
Dr. Burton
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Bessie
CSI: Miami
Stacy McCann
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice)
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
Linda Dent
Strong Medicine
Detective Wright
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama
Jackie Anderson (voice)
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
Futurama
Nurse (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
Under Pressure
Sandy Tierra
The View
Self
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice)
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
Gayle Clark
Bruno the Kid
Di Archer (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
Alise Peyton
Nash Bridges
Winifred Holt
C Bear and Jamal
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Princess Songe (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Temba's Sister
The Parent 'Hood
Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
(Voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
Dream On
Rema Hort
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
(voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
Opal (voice)
The Simpsons
Party guest (voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest