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  • BIRTH 13/08/1961
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 32
  • MOVIES 27

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 TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.

Dawnn Lewis

Shows (32)

The Boys
The Boys
Valerie
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
(voice) / Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Court Bailiff (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Opal (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice)
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Judge
9-1-1
9-1-1
Danvers
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields
This Is Us
This Is Us
Rosemary
iZombie
iZombie
Mama Leone
Futurama
Futurama
Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
Castle (2009)
Castle (2009)
Yvonne
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Waitress
Sliders
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Regular Show
Regular Show
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) / JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Stitchers
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
The 10th Kingdom
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll
Static Shock
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice)
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Grim's Granny
Craig of the Creek
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice)
A Different World
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Apple & Onion
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
Reunion Road Trip
Self

Movies (27)

Toy Story of Terror!
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Simpsons: The Past and the Furious
The Simpsons: The Past and the Furious
(voice)
Let It Shine
Let It Shine
Gail
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
A Lesson in Romance
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original…
Self
The Wood
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
Blackjack Christmas
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
A Cool Like That Christmas
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
Second Chances
Second Chances
Maria
The Last Sentinel
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Dino Time
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
The Poof Point
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
Bad Day on the Block
Bad Day on the Block
Sandy Tierra