Dawnn Lewis

Personal Info

Birthday

August 13, 1961

(63 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

دان لوییس

Dawnn Lewis

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.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

The Simpsons

Rick and Morty

King of the Hill

Castle

9-1-1

The Boys

Regular Show

Filmography

2023
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
2022
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)
2021
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2020
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
as Gladys
2019
Revival!
as Cleo
2017
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
2016
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
2015
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
2014
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
2013
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
as Maria
2012
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine
as Gail
2010
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
2009
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2007
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2006
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
2003
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
2001
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
1999
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
1997
Bad Day on the Block
as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1996
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1995
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
1994
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
as Minnie
1993
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl