Dawnn Lewis
Known for acting · Born 13 August 1961 · 65 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
113 credits
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
The Simpsons
1989
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Futurama
1999
A Different World
1987
Apple & Onion
2018
Spider-Man
1994
Carmen Sandiego
2019
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Veronica Mars
2004
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Let It Shine
2012
Acting (113)
2026R.J. DeckerOfficer PenmarSeries
2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice) · 6 episodes, Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)Series
2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)Film
2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2022Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)Film
2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)Series
2022Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)Film
2022For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)Film
2022Blackjack ChristmasCorrine AllenFilm
2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)Film
2021Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon SamuelsFilm
2021Reunion Road TripSelfSeries
2020Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice)Series
2020Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice) · 50 episodesSeries
2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)Film
2020Be the LightGladysFilm
2019The BoysValerieSeries
2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice) · 27 episodesSeries
2019The Ready RoomSelfSeries
20189-1-1DanversSeries
2018Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)Series
2018Apple & OnionPatty (voice) · 76 episodesSeries
2018Revival!CleoFilm
2017Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)Film
2017Legend of Master LegendTanaSeries
2016This Is UsRosemary · 2 episodesSeries
2016Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original MoviesSelfFilm
2015Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)Film
2015Better Call SaulJudgeSeries
2015iZombieMama Leone · 4 episodesSeries
2015StitchersArlene GrantSeries
2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf - ContestantSeries
2015Megachurch MurderLucille WilliamsFilm
2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgentSeries
2014A Lesson in RomanceDianeFilm
2014The DivorceYolanda MasseyFilm
2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)Film
2013Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)Series
2013Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)Film
2013Second ChancesMariaFilm
2012Let It ShineGailFilm
2012Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)Film
2012Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2012The Soul ManErika, EricaSeries
2012JenniferDr. FoxFilm
2011Breaking InJanet JenkinsSeries
2010Regular ShowJB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)Series
2010Preacher's KidMyaFilm
2010Sinbad: Where U Been?SelfFilm
2009CastleYvonneSeries
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)Film
2009The Cleveland ShowMrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)Series
2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)Series
2008The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom · 4 episodesSeries
2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice)Film
2007The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)Film
2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice)Film
2006DreamgirlsMelba EarlyFilm
2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice)Film
2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice)Film
2005Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake · 3 episodesSeries
2005The BoondocksCivil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice)Series
2005Spider-Man: The Venom SagaDetective Terri Lee (voice)Film
2005Black in the 80sSelf · 3 episodesSeries
2004CSI: NYWaitressSeries
2004Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon · 8 episodesSeries
2004Medical InvestigationDr. BurtonSeries
2003One Tree HillDenise Fields · 3 episodesSeries
2003Daredevil vs. Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)Film
2003Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessieFilm
2002CSI: MiamiStacy McCannSeries
2002Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2002Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain ShowdownDetective Terri Lee (voice)Film
2002Andy Richter Controls the UniverseSeries
2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's GrannySeries
2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)Series
2001The Poof PointMarigold BallardFilm
2000The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll · 5 episodesSeries
2000Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)Series
2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice)Series
2000GirlfriendsLinda Dent · 2 episodesSeries
2000Strong MedicineDetective WrightSeries
1999FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice) · 19 episodes, Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice), Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice), Brainormous (voice)Series
1999The WoodWoman in CleanersFilm
1998The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs · 44 episodesSeries
1997King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
1997The ViewSelfSeries
1997Under PressureSandy TierraFilm
1997Bruno the Kid: The Animated MovieDi Archer (voice) (archive footage)Film
1996Early EditionGayle ClarkSeries
1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice) · 3 episodesSeries
1996Nash BridgesWinifred HoltSeries
1996The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. KanellaSeries
1996The Steve Harvey ShowAlise PeytonSeries
1996The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAngFilm
1996Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice)Series
1996C Bear and Jamal · 16 episodesSeries
1995SlidersDr. Natalie SylviusSeries
1995The Parent 'HoodSeries
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice)Series
1995Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleTemba's SisterFilm
1994Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice) · 13 episodesSeries
1994Race to Freedom: The Underground RailroadMinnieFilm
1993A Cool Like That ChristmasJarvis (voice)Film
1993Mouse Soup(Voice)Film
1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperRobin Dumars · 22 episodesSeries
1992Stompin' at the SavoyElla FitzgeraldFilm
1990Dream OnRema Hort · 3 episodesSeries
1989The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert (voice) · 13 episodes, Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), (voice) · 2 episodes, 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)Series
1988I'm Gonna Git You SuckaCherylFilm
1987A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor · 119 episodesSeries
1976Battle of the Network StarsSeries
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - GuestSeries