Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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
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tvR.J. Decker
2026
Officer Penmar
tvThe Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Tina Churner (voice) / Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
movieMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Additional Voices (voice)
tvFired on Mars
2023
Judith (voice)
movieBlackjack Christmas
2022
Corrine Allen
movieWelcome to the Club
2022
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
movieMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Additional Voices (voice)
tvThe Cuphead Show!
2022
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
movieWriting Around the Christmas Tree
2021
Sharon Samuels
movieThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
tvStar Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Carol Freeman (voice)
tvSolar Opposites
2020
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) / Val Helsing (voice)
movieCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Chief (voice)
movieBe the Light
2020
Gladys
tvThe Boys
2019
Valerie
tvCarmen Sandiego
2019
Chief (voice)
tvCraig of the Creek
2018
Brenda (voice)
tvApple & Onion
2018
Patty (voice)
tv9-1-1
2018
Danvers
movieBunyan and Babe
2017
Maybelle (voice)
tvThis Is Us
2016
Rosemary
tvCelebrity Family Feud
2015
Self - Contestant
movieInside Out
2015
Additional Voices (voice)
tvStitchers
2015
Arlene Grant
tviZombie
2015
Mama Leone
movieMegachurch Murder
2015
Lucille Williams
movieThe Divorce
2014
Yolanda Massey
tvRick and Morty
2013
Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
movieToy Story of Terror!
2013
Delivery Lady (voice)
movieMonsters University
2013
Additional Voices (voice)
movieDino Time
2012
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
2012
Dr. Fox
tvThe Soul Man
2012
Erika / Erica
tvDoc McStuffins
2012
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
tvBreaking In
2011
Janet Jenkins
tvRegular Show
2010
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) / Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
(voice)
tvCastle
2009
Yvonne
movieFuturama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
tvThe Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
Lauren's Mom
movieFuturama: Bender's Big Score
2007
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
movieThe Last Sentinel
2007
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
movieHolly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Carolyn Baker (voice)
movieDreamgirls
2006
Melba Early
movieHolly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
Carolyn Baker (voice)
movieThe Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Mom (voice)
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Jamarah Blake
tvCSI: NY
2004
Waitress
tvVeronica Mars
2004
Marcia Langdon
tvMedical Investigation
2004
Dr. Burton
tvOne Tree Hill
2003
Denise Fields
tvCSI: Miami
2002
Stacy McCann
tvOzzy & Drix
2002
Cilia Tyson (voice)
movieThe Poof Point
2001
Marigold Ballard
tvThe Legend of Tarzan
2001
Naoh (voice)
tvThe Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Grim's Granny
tvBuzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Mary (voice)
tvStatic Shock
2000
Brickhouse (voice)
tvGirlfriends
2000
Linda Dent
tvStrong Medicine
2000
Detective Wright
tvThe 10th Kingdom
2000
Blabberwort the Troll
movieThe Wood
1999
Woman in Cleaners
tvFuturama
1999
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) / Nurse (voice)
movieUnder Pressure
1997
Sandy Tierra
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieBruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Sharona Johnson (voice)
movieThe Cherokee Kid
1996
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
tvEarly Edition
1996
Gayle Clark
tvBruno the Kid
1996
Di Archer (voice)
tvMortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
Sheeva (voice)
tvThe Jamie Foxx Show
1996
Dr. Kanella
tvThe Steve Harvey Show
1996
Alise Peyton
tvNash Bridges
1996
Winifred Holt
tvSliders
1995
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Princess Songe (voice)
movieJirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Temba's Sister
tvSpider-Man
1994
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
movieA Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Jarvis (voice)
movieMouse Soup
1993
(Voice)
tvHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Robin Dumars
movieStompin' at the Savoy
1992
Ella Fitzgerald
tvDream On
1990
Rema Hort
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Court Bailiff (voice) / Opal (voice) / Party guest (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
tvA Different World
1987
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self - Guest