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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Known For Acting
Birthday Aug 13, 1961 (63)
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 th ... e 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

Filmography

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023

as Additional Voices (voice)

Blackjack Christmas

Blackjack Christmas

2022

as Corrine Allen

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022

as (voice)

Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

2022

as Ursula / Kaa (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

as Additional Voices (voice)

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021

as Sharon Samuels

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021

as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

Be the Light

Be the Light

2020

as Gladys

Revival!

Revival!

2019

as Cleo

Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe

2017

as Maybelle (voice)

Megachurch Murder

Megachurch Murder

2015

as Lucille Williams

Inside Out

Inside Out

2015

as Additional Voices (voice)

The Divorce

The Divorce

2014

as Yolanda Massey

A Lesson in Romance

A Lesson in Romance

2014

as Diane

Second Chances

Second Chances

2013

as Maria

Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

2013

as Delivery Lady (voice)

Monsters University

Monsters University

2013

as Additional Voices (voice)

Jennifer

Jennifer

2012

as Dr. Fox

Let It Shine

Let It Shine

2012

as Gail

Dino Time

Dino Time

2012

as Additional Voices (voice)

Preacher's Kid

Preacher's Kid

2010

as Mya

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009

as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel

2007

as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006

as Mom (voice)

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006

as Carolyn Baker (voice)

Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

2006

as Melba Early

The Poof Point

The Poof Point

2001

as Marigold Ballard

The Wood

The Wood

1999

as Woman in Cleaners

Bad Day on the Block

Bad Day on the Block

1997

as Sandy Tierra

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997

as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

The Cherokee Kid

The Cherokee Kid

1996

as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995

as Temba's Sister

Mouse Soup

Mouse Soup

1993

as (Voice)

A Cool Like That Christmas

A Cool Like That Christmas

1993

as Jarvis (voice)

Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992

as Ella Fitzgerald

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

as Cheryl

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

A Different World

as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

Episodes: 119

First Aired: Sep 24, 1987

Apple & Onion

as Patty (voice)

Episodes: 76

First Aired: Feb 23, 2018

Star Trek: Lower Decks

as Carol Freeman (voice)

Episodes: 50

First Aired: Aug 06, 2020

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

as Robin Dumars

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 22, 1992

Futurama

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Mar 28, 1999

Spider-Man

as Detective Terri Lee (voice)

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Nov 19, 1994

The Simpsons

as Bernice Hibbert (voice)

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Veronica Mars

as Marcia Langdon

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Sep 22, 2004

The 10th Kingdom

as Blabberwort the Troll

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 27, 2000

iZombie

as Mama Leone

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Mar 17, 2015

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

as Tina Churner (voice)

Episodes: 4

First Aired: May 17, 2024

Dream On

as Rema Hort

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 08, 1990

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

as Sheeva (voice)

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 21, 1996

One Tree Hill

as Denise Fields

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 23, 2003

Grey's Anatomy

as Jamarah Blake

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 27, 2005

King of the Hill

as Sharona Johnson (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

Ozzy & Drix

as Cilia Tyson (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 14, 2002

Fired on Mars

as Judith (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 20, 2023

Doc McStuffins

as Grandma McStuffins (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 23, 2012

This Is Us

as Rosemary

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 20, 2016

The Simpsons

as (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Medical Investigation

as Dr. Burton

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 2004

Static Shock

as Brickhouse (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2000

Sliders

as Dr. Natalie Sylvius

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 22, 1995

CSI: NY

as Waitress

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2004

The Steve Harvey Show

as Alise Peyton

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 25, 1996

Glenn Martin, DDS

as (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 17, 2009

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

as Grim's Granny

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 2001

The Legend of Tarzan

as Naoh (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 03, 2001

Rick and Morty

as Additional Voices (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2013

9-1-1

as Danvers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2018

Castle

as Yvonne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 2009

The Simpsons

as Texxon Customer (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Craig of the Creek

as Brenda (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 30, 2018

Stitchers

as Arlene Grant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 02, 2015

The Simpsons

as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Better Call Saul

as Judge

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 08, 2015

The Simpsons

as Mrs. McBride (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Futurama

as Jackie Anderson (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 28, 1999

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Princess Songe (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 1995

Legend of Master Legend

as Tana

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 17, 2017

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as Mary (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 2000

The Cuphead Show!

as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 18, 2022

Regular Show

as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 2010

Regular Show

as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 2010

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

as Agent

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 2014

Strong Medicine

as Detective Wright

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

The Simpsons

as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Rick and Morty

as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2013

The Boys

as Valerie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 25, 2019

The Simpsons

as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Lenora Carter (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Hotshot lawyer (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Cannabis Influencer (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Flight Attendant (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Court Bailiff (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

The Simpsons

as Opal (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Futurama

as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 28, 1999

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

Episodes: 44

First Aired: Sep 12, 1998

Bruno the Kid

Episodes: 36

First Aired: Sep 23, 1996

C Bear and Jamal

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Feb 03, 1996

Black in the 80s

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Feb 01, 2005

Girlfriends

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 11, 2000

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 2002

Early Edition

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1996

The Jamie Foxx Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 28, 1996

The Ready Room

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 25, 2019

The Boondocks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 06, 2005

The Parent 'Hood

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 18, 1995

Battle of the Network Stars

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 13, 1976

Reunion Road Trip

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 2021

The Cleveland Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2009

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 2001

The Ready Room

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 25, 2019

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

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2024 6 14 18 9
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2024 8 16 50 6
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2025 1 15 34 6
2025 2 9 16 2
2025 3 7 15 1
2025 4 1 1 1
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2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 2 4 0

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