Dawnn Lewis
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
2005
Series
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
(voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Lenora Carter (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Hotshot lawyer (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Cannabis Influencer (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Flight Attendant (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Opal (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Party guest (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
1989
Series
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Series
Rick and Morty
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest
1962
Series
The Boys
Valerie
2019
Series
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
2010
Series
Regular Show
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
2010
Series
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields
2003
Series
9-1-1
Danvers
2018
Series
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
1999
Series
Futurama
Jackie Anderson (voice)
1999
Series
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
1999
Series
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
1999
Series
Futurama
Nurse (voice)
1999
Series
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice)
1997
Series
Castle
Yvonne
2009
Series
CSI: Miami
Stacy McCann
2002
Series
Better Call Saul
Judge
2015
Series
CSI: NY
Waitress
2004
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
The Steve Harvey Show
Alise Peyton
1996
Series
This Is Us
Rosemary
2016
Series
Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon
2004
Series
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
2018
Series
Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
1994
Series
Girlfriends
Linda Dent
2000
Series
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
2020
Series
Solar Opposites
Val Helsing (voice)
2020
Film
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
2015
Series
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny
2001
Series
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Series
Strong Medicine
Detective Wright
2000
Series
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
2012
Series
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Lauren's Mom
2008
Series
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
1995
Series
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
2026
Series
iZombie
Mama Leone
2015
Series
Nash Bridges
Winifred Holt
1996
Series
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
2020
Series
The Cleveland Show
Mrs. Bailey (voice)
2009
Series
The Cleveland Show
Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
2009
Series
The Boondocks
2005
Film
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)
2022
Series
Early Edition
Gayle Clark
1996
Series
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
1987
Series
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice)
2000
Series
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
2015
Series
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
2018
Series
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
2022
Film
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Series
The Jamie Foxx Show
Dr. Kanella
1996
Series
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice)
2001
Series
The Soul Man
Erika
2012
Series
The Soul Man
Erica
2012
Series
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice)
2000
Series
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
2024
Series
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
2024
Series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars
1992
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Princess Songe (voice)
1995
Series
Carmen Sandiego
Chief (voice)
2019
Series
Dream On
Rema Hort
1990
Series
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
2015
Series
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Series
The Ready Room
Self
2019
Series
The Ready Room
2019
Series
Glenn Martin, DDS
(voice)
2009
Series
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice)
2002
Series
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll
2000
Series
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins
2011
Series
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice)
2023
Series
Medical Investigation
Dr. Burton
2004
Series
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Series
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
Series
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice)
1996
Series
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent
2014
Film
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
2006
Series
Bruno the Kid
Di Archer (voice)
1996
Film
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2021
Film
Let It Shine
Gail
2012
Film
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007
Series
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
Film
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
2023
Film
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
1988
Film
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Film
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022
Film
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2009
Film
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Bessie
2003
Series
Black in the 80s
2005
Film
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
2017
Film
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1996
Film
Preacher's Kid
Mya
2010
Film
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
1999
Film
Second Chances
Maria
2013
Film
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
2002
Series
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Film
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
2005
Film
Under Pressure
Sandy Tierra
1997
Film
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2007
Series
Legend of Master Legend
Tana
2017
Film
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
2001
Film
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
2020
Film
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
2003
Film
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mom (voice)
2006
Film
Revival!
Cleo
2018
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
2016
Series
Reunion Road Trip
Self
2021
Film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
Film
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
2014
Film
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1997
Film
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
2022
Film
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
1993
Film
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Minnie
1994
Film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Carolyn Baker (voice)
2007
Film
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
2010
Film
Be the Light
Gladys
2020
Film
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Temba's Sister
1995
Film
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
2015
Film
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
2022
Film
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
2014
Film
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
2021
Film
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
1992
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
2012
Film
Mouse Soup
(Voice)
1993
Film
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
2013