Acting
Dawnn Lewis
EN cinema · 46 credits
Born
13 August 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as دان لوییس · Dawn Lewis
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
Filmography
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
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)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
Second Chances
as Maria
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Let It Shine
as Gail
Jennifer
2012
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
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
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl