People
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.
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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The Simpsons: The Past and the Furious | 2025-02-12 |
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" as Additional Voices (voice) | 2023-05-03 |
Blackjack Christmas as Corrine Allen | 2022-12-15 |
Welcome to the Club as Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 2022-09-08 |
Minions: The Rise of Gru as Additional Voices (voice) | 2022-06-29 |
For Gunter’s Eyes Only as (voice) | 2022-03-01 |
Writing Around the Christmas Tree as Sharon Samuels | 2021-12-05 |
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki as Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | 2021-07-07 |
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal as Chief (voice) | 2020-03-10 |
Be the Light as Gladys | 2020-02-08 |
Revival! as Cleo | 2019-04-19 |
Bunyan and Babe as Maybelle (voice) | 2017-01-12 |
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies as Self | 2016-06-24 |
Inside Out as Additional Voices (voice) | 2015-06-17 |
Megachurch Murder as Lucille Williams | 2015-02-07 |
A Lesson in Romance as Diane | 2014-02-19 |
The Divorce as Yolanda Massey | 2014-02-04 |
Toy Story of Terror! as Delivery Lady (voice) | 2013-10-16 |
Monsters University as Additional Voices (voice) | 2013-06-19 |
Second Chances as Maria | 2013-05-20 |
Dino Time as Additional Voices (voice) | 2012-12-07 |
Jennifer as Dr. Fox | 2012-08-24 |
Let It Shine as Gail | 2012-06-15 |
Sinbad: Where U Been? as Self | 2010-02-21 |
Preacher's Kid as Mya | 2010-01-29 |
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | 2009-02-23 |
Futurama: Bender's Big Score as LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 2007-11-27 |
The Last Sentinel as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 2007-05-19 |
Dreamgirls as Melba Early | 2006-12-25 |
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes as Carolyn Baker (voice) | 2006-10-24 |
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit as Mom (voice) | 2006-03-21 |
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure as Bessie | 2003-03-18 |
The Poof Point as Marigold Ballard | 2001-09-14 |
The Wood as Woman in Cleaners | 1999-07-16 |
Bad Day on the Block as Sandy Tierra | 1997-08-22 |
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) | 1997-04-22 |
The Cherokee Kid as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | 1996-12-14 |
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as Temba's Sister | 1995-02-25 |
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad as Minnie | 1994-02-19 |
A Cool Like That Christmas as Jarvis (voice) | 1993-12-23 |
Mouse Soup as (Voice) | 1993-06-01 |
Stompin' at the Savoy as Ella Fitzgerald | 1992-04-19 |
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Cheryl | 1988-11-10 |