Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Born: 1961-08-13 · 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 S
🎬 Movies (20)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
2022
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
(voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020
Gladys
Revival!
2018
Cleo
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Maybelle (voice)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
Self
Inside Out
2015
Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
2015
Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance
2014
Diane
The Divorce
2014
Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
2013
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013
Maria
Dino Time
2012
Additional Voices (voice)
📺 TV Shows (20)
R.J. Decker
2026
Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023
Judith (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021
Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Val Helsing (voice)
The Boys
2019
Valerie
The Ready Room
2019
Self
The Ready Room
2019
Craig of the Creek
2018
Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
Patty (voice)
9-1-1
2018
Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
2017
Tana
This Is Us
2016
Rosemary
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Self - Contestant
Stitchers
2015
Arlene Grant
iZombie
2015
Mama Leone