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.
Movies (41)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Welcome to the Club
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Be the Light
2020
Revival!
2018
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Inside Out
2015
Megachurch Murder
2015
A Lesson in Romance
2014
The Divorce
2014
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Monsters University
2013
Second Chances
2013
Dino Time
2012
Let It Shine
2012
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
Preacher's Kid
2010
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
The Last Sentinel
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Dreamgirls
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
The Poof Point
2001
The Wood
1999
Under Pressure
1997
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Mouse Soup
1993
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
TV Shows (91)
R.J. Decker
2026
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Fired on Mars
2023
The Cuphead Show!
2022
Reunion Road Trip
2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Solar Opposites
2020
Solar Opposites
2020
The Boys
2019
The Ready Room
2019
The Ready Room
2019
Craig of the Creek
2018
Apple & Onion
2018
9-1-1
2018
Legend of Master Legend
2017
This Is Us
2016
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Stitchers
2015
iZombie
2015
Better Call Saul
2015
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
Rick and Morty
2013
Rick and Morty
2013
The Soul Man
2012
The Soul Man
2012
Doc McStuffins
2012
Breaking In
2011
Regular Show
2010
Regular Show
2010
The Cleveland Show
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Castle
2009
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
The Boondocks
2005
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Black in the 80s
2005
CSI: NY
2004
Veronica Mars
2004
Medical Investigation
2004
One Tree Hill
2003
CSI: Miami
2002
Ozzy & Drix
2002
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Static Shock
2000
Girlfriends
2000
Strong Medicine
2000
The 10th Kingdom
2000
Futurama
1999
Futurama
1999
Futurama
1999
Futurama
1999
Futurama
1999
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
King of the Hill
1997
Early Edition
1996
Bruno the Kid
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Nash Bridges
1996
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Sliders
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Spider-Man
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Dream On
1990
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
A Different World
1987
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962