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.
Filmography
all 102
TV Shows 58
Movies 44
Voice 34
self 5
Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (2024)
TV
TIE Interceptor System
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)
Movie
Judith (voice)
Fired on Mars (2023)
TV
Corrine Allen
Blackjack Christmas (2022)
Movie
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Welcome to the Club (2022)
Movie
Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Movie
6.05
Additional Voices
For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022)
Movie
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
The Cuphead Show! (2022)
TV
9
Sharon Samuels
Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)
Movie
Ravonna Renslayer
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
Movie
4.5
Carol Freeman (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
TV
Gladys
Be the Light (2020)
Movie
Valerie
The Boys (2019)
TV
7.96
Brenda (voice)
Craig of the Creek (2018)
TV
2.5
Danvers
9-1-1 (2018)
TV
6.26
Maybelle (voice)
Bunyan and Babe (2017)
Movie
Rosemary
This Is Us (2016)
TV
7.46
Additional Voices (voice)
Inside Out (2015)
Movie
7.33
Arlene Grant
Stitchers (2015)
TV
6
Mama Leone
iZombie (2015)
TV
6.24
Lucille Williams
Megachurch Murder (2015)
Movie
Yolanda Massey
The Divorce (2014)
Movie
Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Rick and Morty (2013)
TV
7.16
Delivery Lady (voice)
Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
Movie
9
Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University (2013)
Movie
7.21
Additional Voices (voice)
Dino Time (2012)
Movie
Dr. Fox
Jennifer (2012)
Movie
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Doc McStuffins (2012)
TV
8
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) / Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Regular Show (2010)
TV
6.38
(voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS (2009)
TV
Yvonne
Castle (2009)
TV
6.96
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
Movie
5.61
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007)
Movie
5.66
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Last Sentinel (2007)
Movie
Melba Early
Dreamgirls (2006)
Movie
6.29
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)
Movie
Mom (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006)
Movie
Jamarah Blake
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
TV
7.16
Waitress
CSI: NY (2004)
TV
7.14
Marcia Langdon
Veronica Mars (2004)
TV
5.81
Dr. Burton
Medical Investigation (2004)
TV
Denise Fields
One Tree Hill (2003)
TV
6.07
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Ozzy & Drix (2002)
TV
4
Sonja Briggs
Heavy Gear (2001)
TV
Marigold Ballard
The Poof Point (2001)
Movie
6
Naoh (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan (2001)
TV
6
Grim's Granny
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001)
TV
6
Actress
Nicolas (2001)
Movie
Mary (voice)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000)
TV
6
Brickhouse (voice)
Static Shock (2000)
TV
4
Detective Wright
Strong Medicine (2000)
TV
5
Blabberwort the Troll
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
TV
Woman in Cleaners
The Wood (1999)
Movie
9
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
Futurama (1999)
TV
6.9
Sandy Tierra
Bad Day on the Block (1997)
Movie
Sharona Johnson (voice)
King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
The Cherokee Kid (1996)
Movie
Sheeva (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996)
TV
Alise Peyton
The Steve Harvey Show (1996)
TV
Grandma
C Bear and Jamal (1996)
TV
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Sliders (1995)
TV
5.67
Princess Songe (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
TV
Temba's Sister
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)
Movie
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man (1994)
TV
6.17
Jarvis (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas (1993)
Movie
(Voice)
Mouse Soup (1993)
Movie
Robin Dumars
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
TV
Ella Fitzgerald
Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)
Movie
Rema Hort
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Bernice Hibbert (voice) / (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Opal (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
A Different World (1987)
TV
6.11
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1961-08-13 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
RelationshipsJohnny Newman (2004 - 2006)
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsBMI Film & TV Awards
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