About
Dawnn Lewis
Overview
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
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| 2023 | Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" | Actor | Additional Voices (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Blackjack Christmas | Actor | Corrine Allen | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Welcome to the Club | Actor | Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 60 Fair |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Actor | Additional Voices (voice) | 71 Good |
| 2022 | For Gunter’s Eyes Only | Actor | (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Writing Around the Christmas Tree | Actor | Sharon Samuels | 59 Average |
| 2021 | The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | Actor | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | 66 Fair |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Actor | Carol Freeman (voice) | 75 Good |
| 2020 | Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration | Actor | Self - Performer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Actor | Chief (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Be the Light | Actor | Gladys | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | Revival! | Actor | Cleo | N/A N/A |
| 2018 | Apple & Onion | Actor | Patty (voice) | 67 Fair |
| 2017 | Legend of Master Legend | Actor | Tana | 70 Good |
| 2017 | Bunyan and Babe | Actor | Maybelle (voice) | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Actor | Additional Voices (voice) | 78 Good |
| 2015 | Megachurch Murder | Actor | Lucille Williams | 59 Average |
| 2014 | The Endorsement | Actor | Agent | 59 Average |
| 2014 | A Lesson in Romance | Actor | Diane | 59 Average |
| 2014 | The Divorce | Actor | Yolanda Massey | N/A N/A |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Actor | Delivery Lady (voice) | 67 Fair |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Actor | Additional Voices (voice) | 69 Fair |
| 2013 | Second Chances | Actor | Maria | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Dino Time | Actor | Additional Voices (voice) | 58 Average |
| 2012 | Jennifer | Actor | Dr. Fox | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Let It Shine | Actor | Gail | 62 Fair |
| 2010 | Sinbad: Where U Been? | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Preacher's Kid | Actor | Mya | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder | Actor | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | 64 Fair |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | Actor | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 67 Fair |
| 2007 | The Last Sentinel | Actor | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 57 Average |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Actor | Melba Early | 64 Fair |
| 2006 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Actor | Carolyn Baker (voice) | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Actor | Mom (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Black in the 80s | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2003 | Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure | Actor | Bessie | 58 Average |
| 2001 | The Poof Point | Actor | Marigold Ballard | 58 Average |
| 2000 | The 10th Kingdom | Actor | Blabberwort the Troll | 74 Good |
| 1999 | The Wood | Actor | Woman in Cleaners | 60 Fair |
| 1998 | The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs | Actor | 70 Good |
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| 1997 | Bad Day on the Block | Actor | Sandy Tierra | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie | Actor | Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | Actor | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Bruno the Kid | Actor | 68 Fair |
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| 1996 | C Bear and Jamal | Actor | 69 Fair |
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| 1995 | Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale | Actor | Temba's Sister | 58 Average |
| 1994 | Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad | Actor | Minnie | 59 Average |
| 1993 | A Cool Like That Christmas | Actor | Jarvis (voice) | 59 Average |
| 1993 | Mouse Soup | Actor | (Voice) | N/A N/A |
| 1992 | Stompin' at the Savoy | Actor | Ella Fitzgerald | N/A N/A |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Actor | Cheryl | 60 Fair |