Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Born 1961-08-13 (age 64) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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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Known For

Inside Out
Inside Out

2015

as Additional Voices (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

as Additional Voices (voice)

Monsters University
Monsters University

2013

as Additional Voices (voice)

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls

2006

as Melba Early

Let It Shine
Let It Shine

2012

as Gail

Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

Dino Time
Dino Time

2012

as Additional Voices (voice)

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club

2022

as Ursula / Kaa (voice)

The Wood
The Wood

1999

as Woman in Cleaners

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021

as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

The Last Sentinel
The Last Sentinel

2007

as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009

as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023

as Additional Voices (voice)

Second Chances
Second Chances

2013

as Maria

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Toy Story of Terror!
Toy Story of Terror!

2013

as Delivery Lady (voice)

Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid

2010

as Mya

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit