About
Dawnn Lewis
Overview
Dawnn Lewis (born January 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Regina Jones on the NBC comedy series A Different World, Dr. Sydney Davenport on the UPN medical drama series Chicago Hope, and Captain Kathryn Hays on the Syfy science fiction series Battlestar Galactica.
Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan, where she studied theater. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.
Lewis's first major television role was as Regina Jones on A Different World. She also had a recurring role as Dr. Sydney Davenport on Chicago Hope. In 2004, she began starring as Captain Kathryn Hays on Battlestar Galactica.
Lewis is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) tall.
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) | 74 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) | 59 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 | 59 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 |