Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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.
Filmography 110
Movies (43)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"2023Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas2022Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club2022Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru2022Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only2022(voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree2021Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki2021Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal2020Chief (voice)
Be the Light2020Gladys
Revival!2018Cleo
Bunyan and Babe2017Maybelle (voice)- Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies2016Self
Inside Out2015Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder2015Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance2014Diane
The Divorce2014Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!2013Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University2013Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances2013Maria
Dino Time2012Additional Voices (voice)- Jennifer2012Dr. Fox
Let It Shine2012Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been?2010Self
Preacher's Kid2010Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder2009LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score2007LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel2007Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures2007Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls2006Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes2006Carolyn Baker (voice)
Shows (67)
R.J. Decker2026Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish2024Tina Churner (voice)
Fired on Mars2023Judith (voice)
The Cuphead Show!2022Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Reunion Road Trip2021Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks2020Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites2020Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
The Boys2019Valerie
The Ready Room2019Self
Carmen Sandiego2019Chief (voice)
Craig of the Creek2018Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion2018Patty (voice)
9-1-12018Danvers
Legend of Master Legend2017Tana
This Is Us2016Rosemary
Celebrity Family Feud2015Self - Contestant
Stitchers2015Arlene Grant
iZombie2015Mama Leone
Better Call Saul2015Judge
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014Agent
Rick and Morty2013Additional Voices (voice)
The Soul Man2012Erika
Doc McStuffins2012Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Breaking In2011Janet Jenkins
Regular Show2010JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
The Cleveland Show2009Mrs. Bailey (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS2009(voice)
Castle2009Yvonne
The Secret Life of the American Teenager2008Lauren's Mom
The Boondocks2005