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