Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 13, 1961
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
113 titles
Dawnn Lewis
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
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
Judith (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)
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
Be the Light
Gladys
The Boys
Valerie
The Ready Room
Self
Carmen Sandiego
Chief (voice)
Revival!
Cleo
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
9-1-1
Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
Tana
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
This Is Us
Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
iZombie
Mama Leone
Better Call Saul
Judge
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
Maria
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
The Soul Man
Erika
Let It Shine
Gail
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
Preacher's Kid
Mya
The Cleveland Show
Mrs. Bailey (voice)