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Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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 Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.
BODY OF WORK
Dawnn Lewis's Filmography
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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
as Gladys
Revival!
as Cleo
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
No Poster
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
as Maria
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
No Poster
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine
as Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
as Minnie
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl