Dawnn Lewis
44 movies · 62 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 13, 1961 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- دان لوییس · Dawn 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
Dawnn Lewis: movies and TV shows
Acting (106)
- 2026
- 2026
- 2024 The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish · TV
as Tina Churner (voice) / Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · 7 episodes
- 2023 Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 2023
- 2022 Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
- 2022 Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
- 2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 2022 For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
- 2022
- 2021 Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
- 2021 The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
- 2020
- 2020
- 2020 Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
- 2020 Be the Light
as Gladys
- 2019
- 2019
- 2018 Revival!
as Cleo
- 2018
- 2018
- 2018
- 2017
- 2017 Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
- 2016
- 2015 Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 2015
- 2015
- 2015
- 2015 Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
- 2014
- 2014 A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
- 2014 The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
- 2013
- 2013 Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
- 2013 Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 2013 Second Chances
as Maria
- 2012 Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 2012 Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
- 2012
- 2012 Let It Shine
as Gail
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010 Regular Show · TV
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) / Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) · 2 episodes
- 2010 Preacher's Kid
as Mya
- 2009
- 2009
- 2009
- 2009 Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
- 2008
- 2007 Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
- 2007 The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
- 2007 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
- 2006 Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
- 2006 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
- 2006 The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
- 2005 The Boondocks · TV
as Civil Rights Protester (voice) / Taeshawndretta Brown (voice) / (voice) · 3 episodes
- 2005 Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- 2005
- 2004
- 2004
- 2004
- 2003
- 2003
- 2003 Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- 2002
- 2002
- 2002 Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
- 2002
- 2001 The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
- 2001
- 2001
- 2000
- 2000
- 2000
- 2000
- 2000
- 1999 The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
- 1999 Futurama · TV
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice) / Jackie Anderson (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) / LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) / Nurse (voice) / Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice) / Brainormous (voice) · 25 episodes
- 1998
- 1997 Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
- 1997 Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
- 1997
- 1996 The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995 Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
- 1995
- 1994
- 1994
- 1993 A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
- 1993 Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
- 1992
- 1992 Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
- 1990
- 1989 The Simpsons · TV
as Bernice Hibbert (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Court Bailiff (voice) / Opal (voice) / Party guest (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice) · 29 episodes
- 1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl
- 1987
- 1976
Talk shows and appearances (8)
- 2021 Reunion Road Trip
1 episode
- 2019 The Ready Room
2 episodes
- 2016
- 2015 Celebrity Family Feud
1 episode
- 2010
- 2005 Black in the 80s
3 episodes
- 1997 The View
1 episode
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1 episode