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