Dawnn Lewis
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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
Credits
Inside Out (2015)
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University (2013)
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls (2006)
as Melba Early
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)
as Additional Voices (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Welcome to the Club (2022)
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007)
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Let It Shine (2012)
as Gail
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Dino Time (2012)
as Additional Voices (voice)
The Cherokee Kid (1996)
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
as Cheryl
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020)
as Chief (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003)
as Bessie
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2005)
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Under Pressure (1997)
as Sandy Tierra
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man (2003)
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown (2002)
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
A Lesson in Romance (2014)
as Diane
Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)
as Ella Fitzgerald
The Wood (1999)
as Woman in Cleaners
Sinbad: Where U Been? (2010)
as Self
Second Chances (2013)
as Maria
The Poof Point (2001)
as Marigold Ballard
A Cool Like That Christmas (1993)
as Jarvis (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006)
as Mom (voice)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (1997)
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies (2016)
as Self
Bunyan and Babe (2017)
as Maybelle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)
as Sharon Samuels
For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022)
as (voice)
Preacher's Kid (2010)
as Mya
The Last Sentinel (2007)
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Revival! (2018)
as Cleo
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)
as Temba's Sister
Megachurch Murder (2015)
as Lucille Williams
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (1994)
as Minnie
Blackjack Christmas (2022)
as Corrine Allen
Be the Light (2020)
as Gladys
The Divorce (2014)
as Yolanda Massey
Jennifer (2012)
as Dr. Fox
Mouse Soup (1993)
as (Voice)
Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
as Delivery Lady (voice)