Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Acting

Born:
1961-08-13
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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

Filmography

A Different World

A Different World

7.52026Jalessa Vinson-Taylor
TV
R.J. Decker

R.J. Decker

7.42026Officer Penmar
TV
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

8.32024Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
TV
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

5.72023Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
Fired on Mars

Fired on Mars

7.12023Judith (voice)
TV
Blackjack Christmas

Blackjack Christmas

6.02022Corrine Allen
Movie
Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

6.22022Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Movie
Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

7.32022Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

6.52022(voice)
Movie
The Cuphead Show!

The Cuphead Show!

8.02022Boo-Boo (voice)
TV
Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

4.62021Sharon Samuels
Movie
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

7.22021Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Movie
Reunion Road Trip

Reunion Road Trip

2021Self
TV
Star Trek: Lower Decks

Star Trek: Lower Decks

7.62020Carol Freeman (voice)
TV
Solar Opposites

Solar Opposites

7.82020Val Helsing (voice)
TV
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

6.62020Chief (voice)
Movie
Be the Light

Be the Light

1.02020Gladys
Movie
The Boys

The Boys

8.42019Valerie
TV
The Ready Room

The Ready Room

4.02019
TV
Carmen Sandiego

Carmen Sandiego

8.02019Chief (voice)
TV
Revival!

Revival!

2018Cleo
Movie
Craig of the Creek

Craig of the Creek

8.12018Brenda (voice)
TV
Apple & Onion

Apple & Onion

6.52018Patty (voice)
TV
9-1-1

9-1-1

8.22018Danvers
TV
Legend of Master Legend

Legend of Master Legend

8.02017Tana
TV
Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe

5.72017Maybelle (voice)
Movie
This Is Us

This Is Us

8.22016Rosemary
TV
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

7.02016Self
Movie
Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud

7.52015Self - Contestant
TV
Inside Out

Inside Out

7.92015Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
Stitchers

Stitchers

6.82015Arlene Grant
TV
iZombie

iZombie

7.82015Mama Leone
TV
Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

8.72015Judge
TV
Megachurch Murder

Megachurch Murder

5.52015Lucille Williams
Movie
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

7.22014Agent
TV
A Lesson in Romance

A Lesson in Romance

6.12014Diane
Movie
The Divorce

The Divorce

2014Yolanda Massey
Movie
Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

8.72013Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
TV
Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

7.32013Delivery Lady (voice)
Movie
Monsters University

Monsters University

7.12013Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
Second Chances

Second Chances

6.22013Maria
Movie
Dino Time

Dino Time

6.02012Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
Jennifer

Jennifer

5.52012Dr. Fox
Movie
The Soul Man

The Soul Man

6.02012Erica
TV
Let It Shine

Let It Shine

7.02012Gail
Movie
Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins

6.12012Grandma McStuffins (voice)
TV
Breaking In

Breaking In

6.62011Janet Jenkins
TV
Regular Show

Regular Show

8.62010Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
TV
Sinbad: Where U Been?

Sinbad: Where U Been?

6.02010Self
Movie
Preacher's Kid

Preacher's Kid

6.42010Mya
Movie
The Cleveland Show

The Cleveland Show

5.92009Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
TV
Glenn Martin, DDS

Glenn Martin, DDS

6.92009(voice)
TV
Castle

Castle

8.02009Yvonne
TV
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

7.12009LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Movie
The Secret Life of the American Teenager

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

6.82008Lauren's Mom
TV
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

7.42007LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Movie
The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel

3.72007Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

5.52007Carolyn Baker (voice)
Movie
Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

6.72006Melba Early
Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006Carolyn Baker (voice)
Movie