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.
Filmography
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
as Gladys
Be the Light
as Gladys
Revival!
as Cleo
Revival!
as Cleo
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
as Maria
Second Chances
as Maria
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
Let It Shine
as Gail
Let It Shine
as Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
Under Pressure
as Sandy Tierra
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl