Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn 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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

2005 • as Jamarah Blake

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Bernice Hibbert (voice)

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Texxon Customer (voice)

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Mrs. McBride (voice)

Filmography

2024

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
as Tina Churner (voice)
TV - Released: 5/17/2024

2023

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/3/2023
Fired on Mars
Fired on Mars
as Judith (voice)
TV - Released: 4/20/2023

2022

For Gunter’s Eyes Only
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/1/2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/29/2022
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/8/2022
Blackjack Christmas
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
Movie - Released: 12/15/2022
The Cuphead Show!
The Cuphead Show!
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
TV - Released: 2/18/2022

2021

Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
Movie - Released: 12/5/2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/7/2021
Reunion Road Trip
Reunion Road Trip
as Self
TV - Released: 6/10/2021

2020

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/10/2020
Be the Light
Be the Light
as Gladys
Movie - Released: 2/8/2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Carol Freeman (voice)
TV - Released: 8/6/2020

2019

Revival!
Revival!
as Cleo
Movie - Released: 4/19/2019
The Ready Room
The Ready Room
as Self
TV - Released: 1/25/2019
The Ready Room
The Ready Room
TV - Released: 1/25/2019
The Boys
The Boys
as Valerie
TV - Released: 7/25/2019

2018

9-1-1
9-1-1
as Danvers
TV - Released: 1/3/2018
Craig of the Creek
Craig of the Creek
as Brenda (voice)
TV - Released: 3/30/2018
Apple & Onion
Apple & Onion
as Patty (voice)
TV - Released: 2/23/2018

2017

Bunyan and Babe
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/12/2017
Legend of Master Legend
Legend of Master Legend
as Tana
TV - Released: 3/17/2017

2016

Movie
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/24/2016
This Is Us
This Is Us
as Rosemary
TV - Released: 9/20/2016

2015

Megachurch Murder
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
Movie - Released: 2/7/2015
Inside Out
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/17/2015
Stitchers
Stitchers
as Arlene Grant
TV - Released: 6/2/2015
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
as Judge
TV - Released: 2/8/2015
iZombie
iZombie
as Mama Leone
TV - Released: 3/17/2015

2014

A Lesson in Romance
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
Movie - Released: 2/19/2014
The Divorce
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
Movie - Released: 2/4/2014
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
as Agent
TV - Released: 9/18/2014

2013

Second Chances
Second Chances
as Maria
Movie - Released: 5/20/2013
Monsters University
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/19/2013
Toy Story of Terror!
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/16/2013
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
as Additional Voices (voice)
TV - Released: 12/2/2013
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
TV - Released: 12/2/2013

2012

Let It Shine
Let It Shine
as Gail
Movie - Released: 6/15/2012
Movie
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
Movie - Released: 8/24/2012
Dino Time
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/7/2012
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
TV - Released: 3/23/2012

2010

Sinbad: Where U Been?
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/21/2010
Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
Movie - Released: 1/29/2010
Regular Show
Regular Show
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
TV - Released: 9/6/2010
Regular Show
Regular Show
as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
TV - Released: 9/6/2010

2009

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/23/2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
Glenn Martin, DDS
as (voice)
TV - Released: 8/17/2009
The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
TV - Released: 9/27/2009
Castle
Castle
as Yvonne
TV - Released: 3/9/2009

2007

The Last Sentinel
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/19/2007
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/27/2007

2006

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Movie - Released: 12/25/2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/21/2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/24/2006

2005

The Boondocks
The Boondocks
TV - Released: 11/6/2005
TV
Black in the 80s
TV - Released: 2/1/2005
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
as Jamarah Blake
TV - Released: 3/27/2005

2004

Medical Investigation
Medical Investigation
as Dr. Burton
TV - Released: 9/9/2004
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
as Waitress
TV - Released: 9/22/2004
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
as Marcia Langdon
TV - Released: 9/22/2004

2003

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
Movie - Released: 3/18/2003
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
as Denise Fields
TV - Released: 9/23/2003

2002

Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
TV - Released: 3/19/2002
Ozzy & Drix
Ozzy & Drix
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
TV - Released: 9/14/2002

2001

The Poof Point
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
Movie - Released: 9/14/2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
as Grim's Granny
TV - Released: 8/24/2001
The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
as Naoh (voice)
TV - Released: 9/3/2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
TV - Released: 8/24/2001

2000

Static Shock
Static Shock
as Brickhouse (voice)
TV - Released: 9/23/2000
Girlfriends
Girlfriends
TV - Released: 9/11/2000
The 10th Kingdom
The 10th Kingdom
as Blabberwort the Troll
TV - Released: 2/27/2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
as Mary (voice)
TV - Released: 10/2/2000
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
as Detective Wright
TV - Released: 7/23/2000

1999

The Wood
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
Movie - Released: 7/16/1999
Futurama
Futurama
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/1999
Futurama
Futurama
as Jackie Anderson (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/1999
Futurama
Futurama
as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/1999

1998

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
TV - Released: 9/12/1998

1997

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/22/1997
Bad Day on the Block
Bad Day on the Block
as Sandy Tierra
Movie - Released: 8/22/1997
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
TV - Released: 1/12/1997

1996

The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Movie - Released: 12/14/1996
Early Edition
Early Edition
TV - Released: 9/28/1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
TV - Released: 8/28/1996
The Steve Harvey Show
The Steve Harvey Show
as Alise Peyton
TV - Released: 8/25/1996
C Bear and Jamal
C Bear and Jamal
TV - Released: 2/3/1996
Bruno the Kid
Bruno the Kid
TV - Released: 9/23/1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
as Sheeva (voice)
TV - Released: 9/21/1996

1995

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
Movie - Released: 2/25/1995
Sliders
Sliders
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
TV - Released: 3/22/1995
The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
TV - Released: 1/18/1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Princess Songe (voice)
TV - Released: 3/12/1995

1994

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
as Minnie
Movie - Released: 2/19/1994
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
TV - Released: 11/19/1994

1993

Mouse Soup
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
Movie - Released: 6/1/1993
A Cool Like That Christmas
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/23/1993

1992

Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
Movie - Released: 4/19/1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as Robin Dumars
TV - Released: 9/22/1992

1990

Dream On
Dream On
as Rema Hort
TV - Released: 7/8/1990

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Texxon Customer (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Lenora Carter (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Flight Attendant (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Court Bailiff (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Opal (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl
Movie - Released: 11/10/1988

1987

A Different World
A Different World
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
TV - Released: 9/24/1987

1976

Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
TV - Released: 11/13/1976

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962