Dawnn Lewis
Known for ActingBorn 1961-08-13Brooklyn, 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.
Known for
Inside Out
2015 · as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013 · as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006 · as Melba Early
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Let It Shine
2012 · as Gail
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · as Cheryl
Dino Time
2012 · as Additional Voices (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017 · as Maybelle (voice)
The Wood
1999 · as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022 · as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
The Last Sentinel
2007 · as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Second Chances
2013 · as Maria
The Cherokee Kid
1996 · as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · as Additional Voices (voice)
Preacher's Kid
2010 · as Mya