Dawnn Lewis
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA — Aug 13 1961
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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,…
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Dawnn Lewis's Credits
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Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice)
Castle
Yvonne
CSI: Miami
Stacy McCann
9-1-1
Danvers
The Boys
Valerie
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Better Call Saul
Judge
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice)
CSI: NY
Waitress
This Is Us
Rosemary
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Strong Medicine
Detective Wright
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon
Nash Bridges
Winifred Holt
Girlfriends
Linda Dent
Early Edition
Gayle Clark
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
The Boondocks
Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
iZombie
Mama Leone
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Princess Songe (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
Dr. Kanella
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice)
The Cleveland Show
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Lauren's Mom
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice)
The Steve Harvey Show
Alise Peyton
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Dream On
Rema Hort
Stitchers
Arlene Grant
The Parent 'Hood
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
(voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)
Medical Investigation
Dr. Burton
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
Battle of the Network Stars
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice)
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice)
The Soul Man
Erika
Bruno the Kid
Di Archer (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice)
C Bear and Jamal
Black in the 80s
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
Let It Shine
Gail
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
Self
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mom (voice)
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
Preacher's Kid
Mya
Legend of Master Legend
Tana
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
Under Pressure
Sandy Tierra
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
Revival!
Cleo
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Carolyn Baker (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Bessie
Be the Light
Gladys
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Second Chances
Maria
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Temba's Sister
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
Mouse Soup
(Voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Minnie
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)