Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 S...
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
(voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
Filmography
R.J. Decker
2026
as Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
as Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
as Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023
as Judith (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
as (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
The Cuphead Show!
2022
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021
as Self
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020
as Gladys
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
as Val Helsing (voice)
The Ready Room
2019
as Self
The Ready Room
2019
The Boys
2019
as Valerie
Carmen Sandiego
2019
as Chief (voice)
Revival!
2018
as Cleo
9-1-1
2018
as Danvers
Craig of the Creek
2018
as Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
as Patty (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
Legend of Master Legend
2017
as Tana
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
as Self
This Is Us
2016
as Rosemary
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Lucille Williams
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
2015
as Arlene Grant
Better Call Saul
2015
as Judge
iZombie
2015
as Mama Leone
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self - Contestant
A Lesson in Romance
2014
as Diane
The Divorce
2014
as Yolanda Massey
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Agent
Second Chances
2013
as Maria
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
Doc McStuffins
2012
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
The Soul Man
2012
as Erika
The Soul Man
2012
as Erica
Breaking In
2011
as Janet Jenkins
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
as Self
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Mya
Regular Show
2010
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
2010
as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
as (voice)
Castle
2009
as Yvonne
The Cleveland Show
2009
as Mrs. Bailey (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
as Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
as Lauren's Mom
The Last Sentinel
2007
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
as Mom (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Black in the 80s
2005
as Self
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jamarah Blake
Medical Investigation
2004
as Dr. Burton
CSI: NY
2004
as Waitress
Veronica Mars
2004
as Marcia Langdon
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
as Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
One Tree Hill
2003
as Denise Fields
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
Ozzy & Drix
2002
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
CSI: Miami
2002
as Stacy McCann
The Poof Point
2001
as Marigold Ballard
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
as Grim's Granny
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
as Naoh (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Static Shock
2000
as Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
2000
as Linda Dent
The 10th Kingdom
2000
as Blabberwort the Troll
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
as Mary (voice)
Strong Medicine
2000
as Detective Wright
The Wood
1999
as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama
1999
as Jackie Anderson (voice)
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
Futurama
1999
as LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
Futurama
1999
as Nurse (voice)
Futurama
1999
as Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice)
Futurama
1999
as Brainormous (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Under Pressure
1997
as Sandy Tierra
King of the Hill
1997
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
1996
as Gayle Clark
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Alise Peyton
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
as Sheeva (voice)
Bruno the Kid
1996
as Di Archer (voice)
Nash Bridges
1996
as Winifred Holt
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
as Temba's Sister
Sliders
1995
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Princess Songe (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Minnie
Spider-Man
1994
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Mouse Soup
1993
as (Voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
as Jarvis (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
as Ella Fitzgerald
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Robin Dumars
Dream On
1990
as Rema Hort
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Opal (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Party guest (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
A Different World
1987
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest