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