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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 13, 1961
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- دان لوییس
Dawnn Lewis
1.1 Popularity
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.
Known For
8.2
Tina Churner (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
5.9
Additional Voices (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
7.0
Judith (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023
0.0
Corrine Allen
Blackjack Christmas
2022
6.4
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
7.3
Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
6.4
(voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
8.0
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022
5.0
Sharon Samuels
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
7.2
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Credits
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
as Tina Churner (voice)
2024
8.2
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
2023
5.9
Fired on Mars
as Judith (voice)
2023
7.0
Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen
2022
0.0
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022
6.4
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
2022
7.3
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)
2022
6.4
The Cuphead Show!
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
2022
8.0
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels
2021
5.0
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2021
7.2
Reunion Road Trip
as Self
2021
0.0
Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Carol Freeman (voice)
2020
7.6
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)
2020
6.5
Be the Light
as Gladys
2020
1.0
The Boys
as Valerie
2019
8.5
Revival!
as Cleo
2019
0.0
The Ready Room
as Self
2019
4.0
The Ready Room
2019
4.0
Craig of the Creek
as Brenda (voice)
2018
8.2
Apple & Onion
as Patty (voice)
2018
6.5
9-1-1
as Danvers
2018
8.2
Legend of Master Legend
as Tana
2017
8.0
Bunyan and Babe
as Maybelle (voice)
2017
5.8
This Is Us
as Rosemary
2016
8.2
🎬
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
as Self
2016
7.0
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
2015
7.9
Stitchers
as Arlene Grant
2015
6.9
iZombie
as Mama Leone
2015
7.8
Better Call Saul
as Judge
2015
8.7
Megachurch Murder
as Lucille Williams
2015
5.5
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
as Agent
2014
7.4
A Lesson in Romance
as Diane
2014
6.1
The Divorce
as Yolanda Massey
2014
0.0
Rick and Morty
as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
8.7
Rick and Morty
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013
8.7
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice)
2013
7.2
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
7.0
Second Chances
as Maria
2013
6.2
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice)
2012
5.8
🎬
Jennifer
as Dr. Fox
2012
5.5
Let It Shine
as Gail
2012
6.9
Doc McStuffins
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
2012
6.1
Breaking In
as Janet Jenkins
2011
6.6
Regular Show
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
2010
8.6
Regular Show
as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
2010
8.6
Sinbad: Where U Been?
as Self
2010
6.0
Preacher's Kid
as Mya
2010
6.1
The Cleveland Show
2009
5.9
Glenn Martin, DDS
as (voice)
2009
5.6
Castle
as Yvonne
2009
8.0
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2009
7.0
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007
7.4
The Last Sentinel
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2007
3.9
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
2006
6.7
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
0.0
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Mom (voice)
2006
6.1
The Boondocks
2005
8.1
Grey's Anatomy
as Jamarah Blake
2005
8.2
🎬
Black in the 80s
2005
0.0
CSI: NY
as Waitress
2004
7.3
Veronica Mars
as Marcia Langdon
2004
7.8
Medical Investigation
as Dr. Burton
2004
6.5
One Tree Hill
as Denise Fields
2003
7.8
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie
2003
5.8
Ozzy & Drix
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
2002
7.9
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
7.1
The Poof Point
as Marigold Ballard
2001
5.3
The Legend of Tarzan
as Naoh (voice)
2001
6.8
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
as Grim's Granny
2001
8.0
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
8.0
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
as Mary (voice)
2000
6.5
Static Shock
as Brickhouse (voice)
2000
8.0
Girlfriends
2000
7.2
Strong Medicine
as Detective Wright
2000
7.1
The 10th Kingdom
as Blabberwort the Troll
2000
7.6
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners
1999
6.8
Futurama
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
1999
8.4
Futurama
as Jackie Anderson (voice)
1999
8.4
Futurama
as LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
1999
8.4
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
7.1
Bad Day on the Block
as Sandy Tierra
1997
5.4
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1997
6.0
King of the Hill
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
1997
7.3
The Cherokee Kid
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1996
5.2
Early Edition
as Gayle Clark
1996
7.3
Bruno the Kid
1996
6.0
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
as Sheeva (voice)
1996
7.0
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
6.7
The Steve Harvey Show
as Alise Peyton
1996
6.8
C Bear and Jamal
1996
5.5
Sliders
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
1995
7.6
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Princess Songe (voice)
1995
6.0
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
as Temba's Sister
1995
2.0
The Parent 'Hood
1995
7.3
Spider-Man
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
1994
8.3
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
as Minnie
1994
7.0
A Cool Like That Christmas
as Jarvis (voice)
1993
8.0
Mouse Soup
as (Voice)
1993
6.0
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as Robin Dumars
1992
6.5
Stompin' at the Savoy
as Ella Fitzgerald
1992
0.0
Dream On
as Rema Hort
1990
6.9
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Texxon Customer (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Lenora Carter (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Flight Attendant (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
8.0
The Simpsons
as Opal (voice)
1989
8.0
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl
1988
6.4
A Different World
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
1987
7.1
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
7.2
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.4