Acting
Dawnn Lewis
Acting · Born 1961-08-13 · Brooklyn, 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.
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R.J. Decker
2026 · Officer Penmar
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024 · Tina Churner (voice)
FilmMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023 · Judith (voice)
FilmBlackjack Christmas
2022 · Corrine Allen
FilmWelcome to the Club
2022 · Ursula / Kaa (voice)
FilmMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Additional Voices (voice)
FilmFor Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022 · (voice)
The Cuphead Show!
2022 · Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
FilmWriting Around the Christmas Tree
2021 · Sharon Samuels
FilmThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021 · Self
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020 · Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020 · Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
FilmCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020 · Chief (voice)
FilmBe the Light
2020 · Gladys
The Boys
2019 · Valerie
The Ready Room
2019 · Self
Carmen Sandiego
2019 · Chief (voice)
Craig of the Creek
2018 · Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018 · Patty (voice)
9-1-1
2018 · Danvers
Legend of Master Legend
2017 · Tana
FilmBunyan and Babe
2017 · Maybelle (voice)
This Is Us
2016 · Rosemary
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
FilmCelebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016 · Self
Celebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self - Contestant
FilmInside Out
2015 · Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
2015 · Arlene Grant
iZombie
2015 · Mama Leone
Better Call Saul
2015 · Judge
FilmMegachurch Murder
2015 · Lucille Williams
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · Agent
FilmA Lesson in Romance
2014 · Diane
Rick and Morty
2013 · Additional Voices (voice)
FilmToy Story of Terror!
2013 · Delivery Lady (voice)
FilmMonsters University
2013 · Additional Voices (voice)
FilmSecond Chances
2013 · Maria
FilmDino Time
2012 · Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
FilmJennifer
2012 · Dr. Fox
The Soul Man
2012 · Erika
FilmLet It Shine
2012 · Gail
Doc McStuffins
2012 · Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Breaking In
2011 · Janet Jenkins
Regular Show
2010 · JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
FilmSinbad: Where U Been?
2010 · Self
FilmPreacher's Kid
2010 · Mya
The Cleveland Show
2009 · Mrs. Bailey (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · (voice)
Castle
2009 · Yvonne
FilmFuturama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · Lauren's Mom
FilmFuturama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
FilmThe Last Sentinel
2007 · Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
FilmHolly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007 · Carolyn Baker (voice)
FilmDreamgirls
2006 · Melba Early
FilmThe Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006 · Mom (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
FilmSpider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · Jamarah Blake
Black in the 80s
2005 · Self
CSI: NY
2004 · Waitress
Veronica Mars
2004 · Marcia Langdon
Medical Investigation
2004 · Dr. Burton
One Tree Hill
2003 · Denise Fields
FilmCharlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003 · Bessie
FilmDaredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)
CSI: Miami
2002 · Stacy McCann
Ozzy & Drix
2002 · Cilia Tyson (voice)
FilmSpider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
FilmThe Poof Point
2001 · Marigold Ballard
The Legend of Tarzan
2001 · Naoh (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001 · Grim's Granny
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · Mary (voice)
Static Shock
2000 · Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
2000 · Linda Dent
Strong Medicine
2000 · Detective Wright
The 10th Kingdom
2000 · Blabberwort the Troll
FilmThe Wood
1999 · Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
1999 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
FilmUnder Pressure
1997 · Sandy Tierra
The View
1997 · Self
FilmBruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997 · Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
King of the Hill
1997 · Sharona Johnson (voice)
FilmThe Cherokee Kid
1996 · Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
1996 · Gayle Clark
Bruno the Kid
1996 · Di Archer (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 · Sheeva (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996 · Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
1996 · Alise Peyton
Nash Bridges
1996 · Winifred Holt
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Sliders
1995 · Dr. Natalie Sylvius
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Princess Songe (voice)
FilmJirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995 · Temba's Sister
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Spider-Man
1994 · Detective Terri Lee (voice)
FilmRace to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994 · Minnie
FilmA Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Jarvis (voice)
FilmMouse Soup
1993 · (Voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · Robin Dumars
Dream On
1990 · Rema Hort
The Simpsons
1989 · Bernice Hibbert (voice)
FilmI'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Cheryl
A Different World
1987 · Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self - Guest