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