Dawnn Lewis
Known for Acting · 108 credits
- Born
- 1961-08-13 (age 64)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- دان لوییس
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
2019
as Valerie
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / 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)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest
Better Call Saul
2015
as Judge
TV Shows (65)
The Boys
2019
as Valerie
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / 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)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest
Better Call Saul
2015
as Judge
Castle
2009
as Yvonne
CSI: Miami
2002
as Stacy McCann
9-1-1
2018
as Danvers
Regular Show
2010
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) / Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
One Tree Hill
2003
as Denise Fields
CSI: NY
2004
as Waitress
King of the Hill
1997
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) / Nurse (voice)
This Is Us
2016
as Rosemary
Veronica Mars
2004
as Marcia Langdon
Strong Medicine
2000
as Detective Wright
Craig of the Creek
2018
as Brenda (voice)
Sliders
1995
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Early Edition
1996
as Gayle Clark
Nash Bridges
1996
as Winifred Holt
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
as Grim's Granny
Spider-Man
1994
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Girlfriends
2000
as Linda Dent
A Different World
1987
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Doc McStuffins
2012
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
iZombie
2015
as Mama Leone
Solar Opposites
2020
as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) / Val Helsing (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Carol Freeman (voice)
R.J. Decker
2026
as Officer Penmar
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self - Contestant
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
as Mary (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
as Lauren's Mom
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Alise Peyton
Static Shock
2000
as Brickhouse (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Robin Dumars
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Princess Songe (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
as Patty (voice)
The Parent 'Hood
1995
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
as Naoh (voice)
The Ready Room
2019
as Self
Dream On
1990
as Rema Hort
The Cuphead Show!
2022
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Stitchers
2015
as Arlene Grant
Medical Investigation
2004
as Dr. Burton
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
as Tina Churner (voice) / Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Soul Man
2012
as Erika / Erica
Ozzy & Drix
2002
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
as (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
as Sheeva (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Agent
The 10th Kingdom
2000
as Blabberwort the Troll
Bruno the Kid
1996
as Di Archer (voice)
Breaking In
2011
as Janet Jenkins
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
Movies (43)
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
Second Chances
2013
as Maria
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
as Bessie
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Wood
1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
The Last Sentinel
2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
as Chief (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
as Mom (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
Under Pressure
1997
as Sandy Tierra
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Lucille Williams
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
as Self
The Poof Point
2001
as Marigold Ballard
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Mya
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
as (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
2014
as Diane
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Revival!
2018
as Cleo
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Minnie
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
as Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
as Jarvis (voice)
The Divorce
2014
as Yolanda Massey
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
as Sharon Samuels
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Be the Light
2020
as Gladys
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
Mouse Soup
1993
as (Voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
as Temba's Sister
Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
About Dawnn Lewis
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 T… With 108 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Dawnn Lewis has appeared in 43 films and 65 TV shows.
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- Inside Out (2015) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsters University (2013) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Dreamgirls (2006) — as Melba Early
- Dino Time (2012) — as Additional Voices (voice)
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