Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

🎂 13th August 1961 (64 yrs) 📍 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.

Dawnn Lewis

🎬 Movies Featuring Dawnn Lewis

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)

as Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas

Blackjack Christmas (2022)

as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club (2022)

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

Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022)

as (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)

as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)

as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020)

as Chief (voice)
Be the Light

Be the Light (2020)

as Gladys
Revival!

Revival! (2018)

as Cleo
Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe (2017)

as Maybelle (voice)
No Image

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies (2016)

as Self
Inside Out

Inside Out (2015)

as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder

Megachurch Murder (2015)

as Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance

A Lesson in Romance (2014)

as Diane
The Divorce

The Divorce (2014)

as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University

Monsters University (2013)

as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances

Second Chances (2013)

as Maria
Dino Time

Dino Time (2012)

as Additional Voices (voice)
No Image

Jennifer (2012)

as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine

Let It Shine (2012)

as Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been?

Sinbad: Where U Been? (2010)

as Self
Preacher's Kid

Preacher's Kid (2010)

as Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)

as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007)

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel (2007)

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

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)

as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls (2006)

as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)

as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006)

as Mom (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003)

as Bessie
The Poof Point

The Poof Point (2001)

as Marigold Ballard
The Wood

The Wood (1999)

as Woman in Cleaners
Bad Day on the Block

Bad Day on the Block (1997)

as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (1997)

as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
The Cherokee Kid

The Cherokee Kid (1996)

as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)

as Temba's Sister
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (1994)

as Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas

A Cool Like That Christmas (1993)

as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup

Mouse Soup (1993)

as (Voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)

as Ella Fitzgerald
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

as Cheryl