Dawnn Lewis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 13, 1961
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" 2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas 2022
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club 2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru 2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only 2022
as (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree 2021
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki 2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal 2020
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light 2020
as Gladys
Revival! 2018
as Cleo
Bunyan and Babe 2017
as Maybelle (voice)
- Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies 2016
as Self
Inside Out 2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder 2015
as Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance 2014
as Diane
The Divorce 2014
as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror! 2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University 2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances 2013
as Maria
Dino Time 2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
- Jennifer
Jennifer 2012
as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine 2012
as Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been? 2010
as Self
Preacher's Kid 2010
as Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder 2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score 2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel 2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures 2007
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls 2006
as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes 2006
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit 2006
as Mom (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga 2005
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure 2003
as Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man 2003
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown 2002
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Poof Point 2001
as Marigold Ballard
The Wood 1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Under Pressure 1997
as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie 1997
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
The Cherokee Kid 1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale 1995
as Temba's Sister
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad 1994
as Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas 1993
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup 1993
as (Voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy 1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1988
as Cheryl
Credits from TMDB.