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.
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VideoKnown For
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest
1962
TV
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
2013
TV
Rick and Morty
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
2005
TV
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
(voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Lenora Carter (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Hotshot lawyer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Cannabis Influencer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Flight Attendant (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Opal (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Party guest (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
1989
Filmography
2026TVR.J. Deckeras Officer Penmar2024TVThe Fairly OddParents: A New Wishas Tina Churner (voice)2023FilmMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"as Additional Voices (voice)2023TVFired on Marsas Judith (voice)2022FilmBlackjack Christmasas Corrine Allen2022FilmWelcome to the Clubas Ursula / Kaa (voice)2022FilmMinions: The Rise of Gruas Additional Voices (voice)2022FilmFor Gunter’s Eyes Onlyas (voice)2022TVThe Cuphead Show!as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)2021FilmWriting Around the Christmas Treeas Sharon Samuels2021FilmThe Good, the Bart, and the Lokias Ravonna Renslayer (voice)2021TVReunion Road Tripas Self2020TVStar Trek: Lower Decksas Carol Freeman (voice)2020TVSolar Oppositesas Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)2020FilmCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Stealas Chief (voice)2020FilmBe the Lightas Gladys2019TVThe Boysas Valerie2019TVThe Ready Roomas Self2019TVCarmen Sandiegoas Chief (voice)2018FilmRevival!as Cleo2018TVCraig of the Creekas Brenda (voice)2018TVApple & Onionas Patty (voice)2018TV9-1-1as Danvers2017TVLegend of Master Legendas Tana2017FilmBunyan and Babeas Maybelle (voice)2016TVThis Is Usas Rosemary2016FilmCelebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Moviesas Self2015TVCelebrity Family Feudas Self - Contestant2015FilmInside Outas Additional Voices (voice)2015TVStitchersas Arlene Grant2015TViZombieas Mama Leone2015TVBetter Call Saulas Judge2015FilmMegachurch Murderas Lucille Williams2014TVTim and Eric's Bedtime Storiesas Agent2014FilmA Lesson in Romanceas Diane2014FilmThe Divorceas Yolanda Massey2013TVRick and Mortyas Additional Voices (voice)2013FilmToy Story of Terror!as Delivery Lady (voice)2013FilmMonsters Universityas Additional Voices (voice)2013FilmSecond Chancesas Maria2012FilmDino Timeas Additional Voices (voice)2012FilmJenniferas Dr. Fox2012TVThe Soul Manas Erika2012FilmLet It Shineas Gail2012TVDoc McStuffinsas Grandma McStuffins (voice)2011TVBreaking Inas Janet Jenkins2010TVRegular Showas JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)2010FilmSinbad: Where U Been?as Self2010FilmPreacher's Kidas Mya2009TVThe Cleveland Showas Mrs. Bailey (voice)2009TVGlenn Martin, DDSas (voice)2009TVCastleas Yvonne2009FilmFuturama: Into the Wild Green Yonderas LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)2008TVThe Secret Life of the American Teenageras Lauren's Mom2007FilmFuturama: Bender's Big Scoreas LaBarbara Conrad (voice)2007FilmThe Last Sentinelas Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)2007FilmHolly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventuresas Carolyn Baker (voice)2006FilmDreamgirlsas Melba Early2006FilmHolly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishesas Carolyn Baker (voice)2006FilmThe Adventures of Brer Rabbitas Mom (voice)2005TVThe Boondocks2005FilmSpider-Man: The Venom Sagaas Detective Terri Lee (voice)2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Jamarah Blake2005TVBlack in the 80s2004TVCSI: NYas Waitress2004TVVeronica Marsas Marcia Langdon2004TVMedical Investigationas Dr. Burton2003TVOne Tree Hillas Denise Fields2003FilmCharlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventureas Bessie2003FilmDaredevil vs. Spider-Manas Detective Terri Lee (voice)2002TVCSI: Miamias Stacy McCann2002TVOzzy & Drixas Cilia Tyson (voice)2002FilmSpider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdownas Detective Terri Lee (voice)2002TVAndy Richter Controls the Universe2001FilmThe Poof Pointas Marigold Ballard2001TVThe Legend of Tarzanas Naoh (voice)2001TVThe Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandyas Grim's Granny2000TVBuzz Lightyear of Star Commandas Mary (voice)2000TVStatic Shockas Brickhouse (voice)2000TVGirlfriendsas Linda Dent2000TVStrong Medicineas Detective Wright2000TVThe 10th Kingdomas Blabberwort the Troll1999FilmThe Woodas Woman in Cleaners1999TVFuturamaas LaBarbara Conrad (voice)1998TVThe Secret Files of the Spy Dogs1997FilmUnder Pressureas Sandy Tierra1997TVThe Viewas Self1997FilmBruno the Kid: The Animated Movieas Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)1997TVKing of the Hillas Sharona Johnson (voice)1996FilmThe Cherokee Kidas Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng1996TVEarly Editionas Gayle Clark1996TVBruno the Kidas Di Archer (voice)1996TVMortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realmas Sheeva (voice)1996TVThe Jamie Foxx Showas Dr. Kanella1996TVThe Steve Harvey Showas Alise Peyton1996TVNash Bridgesas Winifred Holt1996TVC Bear and Jamal1995TVSlidersas Dr. Natalie Sylvius1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Princess Songe (voice)1995FilmJirimpimbira: An African Folk Taleas Temba's Sister1995TVThe Parent 'Hood1994TVSpider-Manas Detective Terri Lee (voice)1994FilmRace to Freedom: The Underground Railroadas Minnie1993FilmA Cool Like That Christmasas Jarvis (voice)1993FilmMouse Soupas (Voice)1992TVHangin' with Mr. Cooperas Robin Dumars1992FilmStompin' at the Savoyas Ella Fitzgerald1990TVDream Onas Rema Hort1989TVThe Simpsonsas Bernice Hibbert (voice)1988FilmI'm Gonna Git You Suckaas Cheryl1987TVA Different Worldas Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor1976TVBattle of the Network Stars1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self - Guest