Dawnn Lewis
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
The Wood
1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
The Last Sentinel
2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
as Mom (voice)