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