Dawnn Lewis
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
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
(voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
Opal (voice)
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Castle
Yvonne
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Parent 'Hood
The Cleveland Show
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
The Boys
Valerie
Girlfriends
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama
Jackie Anderson (voice)
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
Better Call Saul
Judge
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields
9-1-1
Danvers
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice)
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
This Is Us
Rosemary
Strong Medicine
Detective Wright
CSI: NY
Waitress
Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice)
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice)
iZombie
Mama Leone
The Boondocks
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Princess Songe (voice)
C Bear and Jamal
The Jamie Foxx Show
Dr. Kanella
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Battle of the Network Stars
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice)
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
Bruno the Kid
Dream On
Rema Hort
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Glenn Martin, DDS
(voice)
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice)
Early Edition
Gayle Clark
The Steve Harvey Show
Alise Peyton
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice)
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice)
Medical Investigation
Dr. Burton
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
Reunion Road Trip
Self
Black in the 80s
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Let It Shine
Gail
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
Legend of Master Legend
Tana
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Preacher's Kid
Mya
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Bessie
Bad Day on the Block
Sandy Tierra
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Temba's Sister
Second Chances
Maria
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mom (voice)
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
Revival!
Cleo
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Carolyn Baker (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Be the Light
Gladys
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Minnie
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
Mouse Soup
(Voice)
The Ready Room
Self