Dawnn Lewis

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

The Boys

Grey's Anatomy

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

All Movies (43)

• Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"2023 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Blackjack Christmas2022 · as Corrine Allen
• Welcome to the Club2022 · as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
• Minions: The Rise of Gru2022 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• For Gunter’s Eyes Only2022 · as (voice)
• Writing Around the Christmas Tree2021 · as Sharon Samuels
• The Good, the Bart, and the Loki2021 · as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
• Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal2020 · as Chief (voice)
• Be the Light2020 · as Gladys
• Revival!2018 · as Cleo
• Bunyan and Babe2017 · as Maybelle (voice)
• Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies2016 · as Self
• Inside Out2015 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Megachurch Murder2015 · as Lucille Williams
• A Lesson in Romance2014 · as Diane
• The Divorce2014 · as Yolanda Massey
• Toy Story of Terror!2013 · as Delivery Lady (voice)
• Monsters University2013 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Second Chances2013 · as Maria
• Dino Time2012 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Jennifer2012 · as Dr. Fox
• Let It Shine2012 · as Gail
• Sinbad: Where U Been?2010 · as Self
• Preacher's Kid2010 · as Mya
• Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder2009 · as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
• Futurama: Bender's Big Score2007 · as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
• The Last Sentinel2007 · as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
• Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures2007 · as Carolyn Baker (voice)
• Dreamgirls2006 · as Melba Early
• Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes2006 · as Carolyn Baker (voice)
• The Adventures of Brer Rabbit2006 · as Mom (voice)
• Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure2003 · as Bessie
• The Poof Point2001 · as Marigold Ballard
• The Wood1999 · as Woman in Cleaners
• Under Pressure1997 · as Sandy Tierra
• Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie1997 · as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
• The Cherokee Kid1996 · as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
• Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale1995 · as Temba's Sister
• Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad1994 · as Minnie
• A Cool Like That Christmas1993 · as Jarvis (voice)
• Mouse Soup1993 · as (Voice)
• Stompin' at the Savoy1992 · as Ella Fitzgerald
• I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988 · as Cheryl

All TV Shows (92)

• R.J. Decker2026 · as Officer Penmar
• The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish2024 · as Tina Churner (voice)
• The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish2024 · as Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
• Fired on Mars2023 · as Judith (voice)
• The Cuphead Show!2022 · as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
• Reunion Road Trip2021 · as Self
• Star Trek: Lower Decks2020 · as Carol Freeman (voice)
• Solar Opposites2020 · as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
• Solar Opposites2020 · as Val Helsing (voice)
• The Boys2019 · as Valerie
• The Ready Room2019 · as Self
• The Ready Room2019
• Craig of the Creek2018 · as Brenda (voice)
• Apple & Onion2018 · as Patty (voice)
• 9-1-12018 · as Danvers
• Legend of Master Legend2017 · as Tana
• This Is Us2016 · as Rosemary
• Celebrity Family Feud2015 · as Self - Contestant
• Stitchers2015 · as Arlene Grant
• iZombie2015 · as Mama Leone
• Better Call Saul2015 · as Judge
• Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014 · as Agent
• Rick and Morty2013 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Rick and Morty2013 · as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
• The Soul Man2012 · as Erika
• The Soul Man2012 · as Erica
• Doc McStuffins2012 · as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
• Breaking In2011 · as Janet Jenkins
• Regular Show2010 · as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
• Regular Show2010 · as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
• The Cleveland Show2009
• Glenn Martin, DDS2009 · as (voice)
• Castle2009 · as Yvonne
• The Secret Life of the American Teenager2008 · as Lauren's Mom
• The Boondocks2005
• Grey's Anatomy2005 · as Jamarah Blake
• Black in the 80s2005
• CSI: NY2004 · as Waitress
• Veronica Mars2004 · as Marcia Langdon
• Medical Investigation2004 · as Dr. Burton
• One Tree Hill2003 · as Denise Fields
• CSI: Miami2002 · as Stacy McCann
• Ozzy & Drix2002 · as Cilia Tyson (voice)
• Andy Richter Controls the Universe2002
• The Legend of Tarzan2001 · as Naoh (voice)
• The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy2001 · as Grim's Granny
• The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy2001
• Buzz Lightyear of Star Command2000 · as Mary (voice)
• Static Shock2000 · as Brickhouse (voice)
• Girlfriends2000 · as Linda Dent
• Strong Medicine2000 · as Detective Wright
• The 10th Kingdom2000 · as Blabberwort the Troll
• Futurama1999 · as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
• Futurama1999 · as Jackie Anderson (voice)
• Futurama1999 · as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
• Futurama1999 · as LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
• Futurama1999 · as Nurse (voice)
• The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs1998
• The View1997 · as Self
• King of the Hill1997 · as Sharona Johnson (voice)
• Early Edition1996 · as Gayle Clark
• Bruno the Kid1996 · as Di Archer (voice)
• Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm1996 · as Sheeva (voice)
• The Jamie Foxx Show1996 · as Dr. Kanella
• The Steve Harvey Show1996 · as Alise Peyton
• Nash Bridges1996 · as Winifred Holt
• C Bear and Jamal1996
• Sliders1995 · as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
• Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · as Princess Songe (voice)
• The Parent 'Hood1995
• Spider-Man1994 · as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
• Hangin' with Mr. Cooper1992 · as Robin Dumars
• Dream On1990 · as Rema Hort
• The Simpsons1989 · as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Texxon Customer (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Mrs. McBride (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Lenora Carter (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Flight Attendant (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Court Bailiff (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Opal (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Party guest (voice)
• The Simpsons1989 · as Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
• A Different World1987 · as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
• Battle of the Network Stars1976
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest