Acting

Dawnn Lewis

Born: 1961-08-13
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Filmography

114 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

A Different World

2026 · TV Show

Jalessa Vinson-Taylor

R.J. Decker

2026 · TV Show

Officer Penmar

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

2024 · TV Show

Tina Churner (voice) · Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)

Fired on Mars

2023 · TV Show

Judith (voice)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023 · Movie

Additional Voices (voice)

Blackjack Christmas

2022 · Movie

Corrine Allen

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022 · Movie

(voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022 · Movie

Additional Voices (voice)

The Cuphead Show!

2022 · TV Show

Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

Welcome to the Club

2022 · Movie

Ursula / Kaa (voice)

Reunion Road Trip

2021 · TV Show

Self

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021 · Movie

Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021 · Movie

Sharon Samuels

Be the Light

2020 · Movie

Gladys

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

2020 · Movie

Chief (voice)

Solar Opposites

2020 · TV Show

Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) · Val Helsing (voice)

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020 · TV Show

Carol Freeman (voice)

Carmen Sandiego

2019 · TV Show

Chief (voice)

The Boys

2019 · TV Show

Valerie

The Ready Room

2019 · TV Show

Self · Cast

9-1-1

2018 · TV Show

Danvers

Apple & Onion

2018 · TV Show

Patty (voice)

Craig of the Creek

2018 · TV Show

Brenda (voice)

Revival!

2018 · Movie

Cleo

Bunyan and Babe

2017 · Movie

Maybelle (voice)

Legend of Master Legend

2017 · TV Show

Tana

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

2016 · Movie

Self

This Is Us

2016 · TV Show

Rosemary

Better Call Saul

2015 · TV Show

Judge

Celebrity Family Feud

2015 · TV Show

Self - Contestant

Inside Out

2015 · Movie

Additional Voices (voice)

iZombie

2015 · TV Show

Mama Leone

Megachurch Murder

2015 · Movie

Lucille Williams

Stitchers

2015 · TV Show

Arlene Grant

A Lesson in Romance

2014 · Movie

Diane

The Divorce

2014 · Movie

Yolanda Massey

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

2014 · TV Show

Agent

Monsters University

2013 · Movie

Additional Voices (voice)

Rick and Morty

2013 · TV Show

Additional Voices (voice) · Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

Second Chances

2013 · Movie

Maria

Toy Story of Terror!

2013 · Movie

Delivery Lady (voice)

Dino Time

2012 · Movie

Additional Voices (voice)

Doc McStuffins

2012 · TV Show

Grandma McStuffins (voice)

Jennifer

2012 · Movie

Dr. Fox

Let It Shine

2012 · Movie

Gail

The Soul Man

2012 · TV Show

Erika · Erica

Breaking In

2011 · TV Show

Janet Jenkins

Preacher's Kid

2010 · Movie

Mya

Regular Show

2010 · TV Show

JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) · Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)

Sinbad: Where U Been?

2010 · Movie

Self

Castle

2009 · TV Show

Yvonne

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009 · Movie

LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009 · TV Show

(voice)

The Cleveland Show

2009 · TV Show

Mrs. Bailey (voice) · Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

2008 · TV Show

Lauren's Mom

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007 · Movie

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

2007 · Movie

Carolyn Baker (voice)

The Last Sentinel

2007 · Movie

Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

Dreamgirls

2006 · Movie

Melba Early

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006 · Movie

Carolyn Baker (voice)

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006 · Movie

Mom (voice)

Black in the 80s

2005 · TV Show

Self

Grey's Anatomy

2005 · TV Show

Jamarah Blake

Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

2005 · Movie

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

The Boondocks

2005 · TV Show

Civil Rights Protester (voice) · Taeshawndretta Brown (voice) · (voice)

CSI: NY

2004 · TV Show

Waitress

Medical Investigation

2004 · TV Show

Dr. Burton

Veronica Mars

2004 · TV Show

Marcia Langdon

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

2003 · Movie

Bessie

Daredevil vs. Spider-Man

2003 · Movie

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

One Tree Hill

2003 · TV Show

Denise Fields

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002 · TV Show

Cast

CSI: Miami

2002 · TV Show

Stacy McCann

Ozzy & Drix

2002 · TV Show

Cilia Tyson (voice)

Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown

2002 · Movie

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001 · TV Show

Grim's Granny · Cast

The Legend of Tarzan

2001 · TV Show

Naoh (voice)

The Poof Point

2001 · Movie

Marigold Ballard

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

2000 · TV Show

Mary (voice)

Girlfriends

2000 · TV Show

Linda Dent

Static Shock

2000 · TV Show

Brickhouse (voice)

Strong Medicine

2000 · TV Show

Detective Wright

The 10th Kingdom

2000 · TV Show

Blabberwort the Troll

Futurama

1999 · TV Show

LaBarbara Conrad (voice) · Jackie Anderson (voice) · LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) · LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice) · Nurse (voice) · Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice) · Brainormous (voice)

The Wood

1999 · Movie

Woman in Cleaners

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

1998 · TV Show

Cast

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997 · Movie

Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

King of the Hill

1997 · TV Show

Sharona Johnson (voice)

The View

1997 · TV Show

Self

Under Pressure

1997 · Movie

Sandy Tierra

Bruno the Kid

1996 · TV Show

Di Archer (voice)

C Bear and Jamal

1996 · TV Show

Cast

Early Edition

1996 · TV Show

Gayle Clark

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

1996 · TV Show

Sheeva (voice)

Nash Bridges

1996 · TV Show

Winifred Holt

The Cherokee Kid

1996 · Movie

Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

The Jamie Foxx Show

1996 · TV Show

Dr. Kanella

The Steve Harvey Show

1996 · TV Show

Alise Peyton

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995 · TV Show

Princess Songe (voice)

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995 · Movie

Temba's Sister

Sliders

1995 · TV Show

Dr. Natalie Sylvius

The Parent 'Hood

1995 · TV Show

Cast

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

1994 · Movie

Minnie

Spider-Man

1994 · TV Show

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

A Cool Like That Christmas

1993 · Movie

Jarvis (voice)

Mouse Soup

1993 · Movie

(Voice)

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992 · TV Show

Robin Dumars

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992 · Movie

Ella Fitzgerald

Dream On

1990 · TV Show

Rema Hort

The Simpsons

1989 · TV Show

Bernice Hibbert (voice) · Texxon Customer (voice) · Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) · Mrs. McBride (voice) · Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) · (voice) · Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) · Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) · Lenora Carter (voice) · Hotshot lawyer (voice) · Cannabis Influencer (voice) · Flight Attendant (voice) · Court Bailiff (voice) · Opal (voice) · Party guest (voice) · Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988 · Movie

Cheryl

A Different World

1987 · TV Show

Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

Battle of the Network Stars

1976 · TV Show

Cast

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · TV Show

Self - Guest