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