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