Cast
Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Cast
Dawnn Lewis
Known for
Acting
Born
1961-08-13
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as دان لوییس
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.
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Let It Shine
as Gail
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Second Chances
as Maria
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
Revival!
as Cleo
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
as Minnie
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
Be the Light
as Gladys
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)