Dawnn Lewis
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-08-13 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Dawnn Lewis
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
Acting
(2023)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
(2022)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
(2022)
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
(2022)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
(2022)
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
(2021)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
(2021)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
(2020)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
(2020)
Be the Light
as Gladys
(2019)
Revival!
as Cleo
(2017)
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
(2016)
(2015)
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
(2015)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
(2014)
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
(2014)
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
(2013)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
(2013)
Second Chances
as Maria
(2013)
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
(2012)
Let It Shine
as Gail
(2012)
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
(2012)
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
(2010)
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
(2010)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
(2009)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
(2007)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
(2007)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
(2006)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
(2006)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
(2006)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
(2003)
(2001)
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
(1999)
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
(1997)
Bad Day on the Block
as Sandy Tierra
(1997)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
(1996)
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
(1995)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
(1994)
(1993)
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
(1993)
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
(1992)
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
(1988)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl