Person
Dawnn Lewis
Acting · Born 1961-08-13 · 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.
Known for
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
The Boys
Valerie
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
CSI: Miami
Stacy McCann
Castle
Yvonne
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest
Better Call Saul
Judge
9-1-1
Danvers
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Filmography
- 2026R.J. DeckerOfficer Penmar
- 2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice)
- 2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)
- 2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice)
- 2022Blackjack ChristmasCorrine Allen
- 2022Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)
- 2022Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2022For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)
- 2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
- 2021Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon Samuels
- 2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)
- 2021Reunion Road TripSelf
- 2020Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice)
- 2020Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
- 2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)
- 2020Be the LightGladys
- 2019The BoysValerie
- 2019The Ready RoomSelf
- 2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice)
- 2018Revival!Cleo
- 2018Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)
- 2018Apple & OnionPatty (voice)
- 20189-1-1Danvers
- 2017Legend of Master LegendTana
- 2017Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)
- 2016This Is UsRosemary
- 2016Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original MoviesSelf
- 2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf - Contestant
- 2015Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2015StitchersArlene Grant
- 2015iZombieMama Leone
- 2015Better Call SaulJudge
- 2015Megachurch MurderLucille Williams
- 2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent
- 2014A Lesson in RomanceDiane
- 2014The DivorceYolanda Massey
- 2013Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2013Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)
- 2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2013Second ChancesMaria
- 2012Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2012JenniferDr. Fox
- 2012The Soul ManErika
- 2012Let It ShineGail
- 2012Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice)
- 2011Breaking InJanet Jenkins
- 2010Regular ShowJB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
- 2010Sinbad: Where U Been?Self
- 2010Preacher's KidMya
- 2009The Cleveland Show
- 2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)
- 2009CastleYvonne
- 2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
- 2008The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom
- 2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice)
- 2007The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
- 2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice)
- 2006DreamgirlsMelba Early
- 2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice)
- 2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice)
- 2005The Boondocks
- 2005Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake
- 2005Black in the 80s
- 2004CSI: NYWaitress
- 2004Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon
- 2004Medical InvestigationDr. Burton
- 2003One Tree HillDenise Fields
- 2003Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessie
- 2002CSI: MiamiStacy McCann
- 2002Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice)
- 2002Andy Richter Controls the Universe
- 2001The Poof PointMarigold Ballard
- 2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)
- 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's Granny
- 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice)
- 2000Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)
- 2000GirlfriendsLinda Dent
- 2000Strong MedicineDetective Wright
- 2000The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll
- 1999The WoodWoman in Cleaners
- 1999FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice)
- 1998The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
- 1997Under PressureSandy Tierra
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1997Bruno the Kid: The Animated MovieDi Archer (voice) (archive footage)
- 1997King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice)
- 1996The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAng
- 1996Early EditionGayle Clark
- 1996Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice)
- 1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice)
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella
- 1996The Steve Harvey ShowAlise Peyton
- 1996Nash BridgesWinifred Holt
- 1996C Bear and Jamal
- 1995SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice)
- 1995Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleTemba's Sister
- 1995The Parent 'Hood
- 1994Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)
- 1994Race to Freedom: The Underground RailroadMinnie
- 1993A Cool Like That ChristmasJarvis (voice)
- 1993Mouse Soup(Voice)
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperRobin Dumars
- 1992Stompin' at the SavoyElla Fitzgerald
- 1990Dream OnRema Hort
- 1989The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert (voice)
- 1988I'm Gonna Git You SuckaCheryl
- 1987A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor
- 1976Battle of the Network Stars
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest
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