Dawnn Lewis

Actor Aug 13 (age 64) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 1962–2024 (62 year career)

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Biography

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 S…

Known For

Film

Inside Out

Additional Voices (voice)

Film

Monsters University

Additional Voices (voice)

Film

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Additional Voices (voice)

Film

Toy Story of Terror!

Delivery Lady (voice)

Film

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

Film

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

Film

Dreamgirls

Melba Early

Film

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Carol Freeman (voice)

Filmography

Acting (109)

Movies (44)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023

as Additional Voices (voice)

5.8

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

as Additional Voices (voice)

7.3

Welcome to the Club

2022

as Ursula / Kaa (voice)

6.4

Blackjack Christmas

2022

as Corrine Allen

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022

as (voice)

6.5

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021

as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

7.2

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021

as Sharon Samuels

5.0

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

as Chief (voice)

Be the Light

as Gladys

Revival!

as Cleo

Bunyan and Babe

2017

as Maybelle (voice)

5.6

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

2016

as Self

7.0

Inside Out

2015

as Additional Voices (voice)

Megachurch Murder

as Lucille Williams

A Lesson in Romance

as Diane

The Divorce

as Yolanda Massey

Monsters University

2013

as Additional Voices (voice)

Second Chances

as Maria

Toy Story of Terror!

as Delivery Lady (voice)

7.2

Dino Time

2012

as Additional Voices (voice)

Let It Shine

as Gail

Jennifer

as Dr. Fox

Sinbad: Where U Been?

as Self

Preacher's Kid

as Mya

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009

as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

7.1

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

7.4

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

2007

as Carolyn Baker (voice)

5.5

The Last Sentinel

2007

as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

3.8

Dreamgirls

2006

as Melba Early

6.7

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006

as Mom (voice)

6.1

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006

as Carolyn Baker (voice)

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

as Bessie

The Poof Point

as Marigold Ballard

The Wood

as Woman in Cleaners

Under Pressure

as Sandy Tierra

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997

as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

6.0

The Cherokee Kid

1996

as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

5.3

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995

as Temba's Sister

2.0

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

1994

as Minnie

5.3

A Cool Like That Christmas

as Jarvis (voice)

Mouse Soup

as (Voice)

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992

as Ella Fitzgerald

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

as Cheryl

6.4

A Different World

1987

as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore

9.0

Television (65)

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

2024

as Tina Churner (voice)

Fired on Mars

as Judith (voice)

The Cuphead Show!

as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

8.0

Reunion Road Trip

2021

as Self

Solar Opposites

2020

as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)

7.8

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020

as Carol Freeman (voice)

The Boys

as Valerie

The Ready Room

as Self

9-1-1

as Danvers

Craig of the Creek

as Brenda (voice)

Apple & Onion

as Patty (voice)

Legend of Master Legend

as Tana

This Is Us

as Rosemary

Better Call Saul

as Judge

iZombie

as Mama Leone

Celebrity Family Feud

as Self - Contestant

Stitchers

as Arlene Grant

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

2014

as Agent

7.2

Rick and Morty

2013

as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

8.7

Doc McStuffins

2012

as Grandma McStuffins (voice)

The Soul Man

as Erika

Breaking In

as Janet Jenkins

Regular Show

as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

Castle

as Yvonne

The Cleveland Show

Glenn Martin, DDS

as (voice)

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

as Lauren's Mom

Grey's Anatomy

as Jamarah Blake

The Boondocks

Black in the 80s

CSI: NY

as Waitress

Veronica Mars

as Marcia Langdon

Medical Investigation

as Dr. Burton

One Tree Hill

as Denise Fields

CSI: Miami

as Stacy McCann

Ozzy & Drix

as Cilia Tyson (voice)

8.0

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002

7.2

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

as Grim's Granny

The Legend of Tarzan

as Naoh (voice)

Grim & Evil

Girlfriends

as Linda Dent

Strong Medicine

as Detective Wright

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

2000

as Mary (voice)

6.6

Static Shock

2000

as Brickhouse (voice)

8.0

The 10th Kingdom

2000

as Blabberwort the Troll

7.6

Futurama

1999

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

8.4

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

1998

7.1

King of the Hill

1997

as Sharona Johnson (voice)

Nash Bridges

as Winifred Holt

Early Edition

as Gayle Clark

The Jamie Foxx Show

as Dr. Kanella

The Steve Harvey Show

1996

as Alise Peyton

6.9

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

as Sheeva (voice)

C Bear and Jamal

Bruno the Kid

as Di Archer (voice)

Sliders

as Dr. Natalie Sylvius

7.6

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

as Princess Songe (voice)

The Parent 'Hood

Spider-Man

as Detective Terri Lee (voice)

8.3

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

as Robin Dumars

Dream On

as Rema Hort

The Simpsons

as (voice)

A Different World

as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

7.0

Battle of the Network Stars

1976

6.0

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

as Self - Guest

7.5