Acting

Dawnn Lewis

1961-08-13 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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 & TV shows

80 credits

The Simpsons

1989 · Bernice Hibbert (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Texxon Customer (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Mrs. McBride (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Lenora Carter (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Hotshot lawyer (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Cannabis Influencer (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Flight Attendant (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Court Bailiff (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Opal (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Party guest (voice)

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The Simpsons

1989 · Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)

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Grey's Anatomy

2005 · Jamarah Blake

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Rick and Morty

2013 · Additional Voices (voice)

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Rick and Morty

2013 · Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

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Regular Show

2010 · JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

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Regular Show

2010 · Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · Jackie Anderson (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · Nurse (voice)

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Futurama

1999 · Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice)

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self - Guest

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CSI: Miami

2002 · Stacy McCann

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The Boys

2019 · Valerie

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King of the Hill

1997 · Sharona Johnson (voice)

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9-1-1

2018 · Danvers

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Castle

2009 · Yvonne

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One Tree Hill

2003 · Denise Fields

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Better Call Saul

2015 · Judge

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The View

1997 · Self

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This Is Us

2016 · Rosemary

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CSI: NY

2004 · Waitress

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Strong Medicine

2000 · Detective Wright

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Craig of the Creek

2018 · Brenda (voice)

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Veronica Mars

2004 · Marcia Langdon

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Spider-Man

1994 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)

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Doc McStuffins

2012 · Grandma McStuffins (voice)

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The Cleveland Show

2009 · Mrs. Bailey (voice)

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The Cleveland Show

2009 · Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)

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Nash Bridges

1996 · Winifred Holt

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Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020 · Carol Freeman (voice)

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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001 · Grim's Granny

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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001

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Sliders

1995 · Dr. Natalie Sylvius

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Solar Opposites

2020 · Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)

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Solar Opposites

2020 · Val Helsing (voice)

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The Secret Life of the American Teenager

2008 · Lauren's Mom

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MOVIE

Inside Out

2015 · Additional Voices (voice)

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Girlfriends

2000 · Linda Dent

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iZombie

2015 · Mama Leone

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A Different World

1987 · Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

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The Boondocks

2005

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R.J. Decker

2026 · Officer Penmar

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The Jamie Foxx Show

1996 · Dr. Kanella

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MOVIE

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022 · Additional Voices (voice)

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

2000 · Mary (voice)

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The Steve Harvey Show

1996 · Alise Peyton

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Early Edition

1996 · Gayle Clark

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Celebrity Family Feud

2015 · Self - Contestant

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Apple & Onion

2018 · Patty (voice)

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Static Shock

2000 · Brickhouse (voice)

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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992 · Robin Dumars

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MOVIE

Monsters University

2013 · Additional Voices (voice)

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The Legend of Tarzan

2001 · Naoh (voice)

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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995 · Princess Songe (voice)

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The Soul Man

2012 · Erika

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The Soul Man

2012 · Erica

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Dream On

1990 · Rema Hort

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The Cuphead Show!

2022 · Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

2024 · Tina Churner (voice)

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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

2024 · Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)

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The Parent 'Hood

1995

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Carmen Sandiego

2019 · Chief (voice)

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Stitchers

2015 · Arlene Grant

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