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.Lewiss 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 Im Gonna Git You Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.

All movies available from Dawnn Lewis

Poster movie Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur

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Poster movie The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel

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Poster movie For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Movie
Poster movie Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

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Poster movie Second Chances

Second Chances

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Poster movie Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

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Poster movie Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

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Poster movie The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

The Adventures of Brer Ra

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Poster movie The Cherokee Kid

The Cherokee Kid

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Poster movie Inside Out

Inside Out

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Poster movie Dino Time

Dino Time

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Poster movie Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe

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Poster movie Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild G

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Poster movie Monsters University

Monsters University

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Poster movie Revival!

Revival!

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Poster movie Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal

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Poster movie I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

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Poster movie Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

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Poster movie The Wood

The Wood

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Poster movie Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Sc

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Poster movie The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and t

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Poster movie The 10th Kingdom

The 10th Kingdom

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Poster movie Legend of Master Legend

Legend of Master Legend

Tv series
Poster movie Apple & Onion

Apple & Onion

Tv series

Movies unavailable from Dawnn Lewis

Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration

Self - Performer

Movie 2020

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Sharon Samuels

Movie 2021

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Self

Movie 2016

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Self

Movie 2010

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Additional Voices (voice)

Movie 2023

The Poof Point

Marigold Ballard

Movie 2001

Let It Shine

Gail

Movie 2012

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

Movie 1997

Bad Day on the Block

Sandy Tierra

Movie 1997

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Minnie

Movie 1994

A Lesson in Romance

Diane

Movie 2014

Megachurch Murder

Lucille Williams

Movie 2015

Blackjack Christmas

Corrine Allen

Movie 2022

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Carolyn Baker (voice)

Movie 2006

Jennifer

Dr. Fox

Movie 2012

Mouse Soup

(Voice)

Movie 1993

A Cool Like That Christmas

Jarvis (voice)

Movie 1993

Preacher's Kid

Mya

Movie 2010

Stompin' at the Savoy

Ella Fitzgerald

Movie 1992

The Divorce

Yolanda Massey

Movie 2014

Be the Light

Gladys

Movie 2020

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Temba's Sister

Movie 1995

Tv series unavailable from Dawnn Lewis

A Different World

Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

Tv 1987

Medical Investigation

Dr. Burton

Tv 2004

Futurama

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

Tv 1999

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Tv 2002

Dream On

Rema Hort

Tv 1990

Static Shock

Brickhouse (voice)

Tv 2000

Sliders

Dr. Natalie Sylvius

Tv 1995

Early Edition

Tv 1996

King of the Hill

Sharona Johnson (voice)

Tv 1997

The Jamie Foxx Show

Tv 1996

Girlfriends

Tv 2000

CSI: NY

Waitress

Tv 2004

The Ready Room

Self

Tv 2019

The Boondocks

Tv 2005

The Parent 'Hood

Tv 1995

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

Tv 1998

The Steve Harvey Show

Alise Peyton

Tv 1996

C Bear and Jamal

Tv 1996

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Robin Dumars

Tv 1992

Battle of the Network Stars

Tv 1976

Bruno the Kid

Tv 1996

Reunion Road Trip

Self

Tv 2021

Glenn Martin, DDS

(voice)

Tv 2009

The Cleveland Show

Tv 2009

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Grim's Granny

Tv 2001

Black in the 80s

Tv 2005

The Legend of Tarzan

Naoh (voice)

Tv 2001

Ozzy & Drix

Cilia Tyson (voice)

Tv 2002

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

Sheeva (voice)

Tv 1996

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Tv 2001

Rick and Morty

Additional Voices (voice)

Tv 2013

9-1-1

Danvers

Tv 2018

Fired on Mars

Judith (voice)

Tv 2023

Castle

Yvonne

Tv 2009

One Tree Hill

Denise Fields

Tv 2003

The Simpsons

Bernice Hibbert (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Texxon Customer (voice)

Tv 1989

Craig of the Creek

Brenda (voice)

Tv 2018

Stitchers

Arlene Grant

Tv 2015

The Simpsons

Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)

Tv 1989

Better Call Saul

Judge

Tv 2015

Doc McStuffins

Grandma McStuffins (voice)

Tv 2012

The Simpsons

Mrs. McBride (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)

Tv 1989

Grey's Anatomy

Jamarah Blake

Tv 2005

This Is Us

Rosemary

Tv 2016

Futurama

Jackie Anderson (voice)

Tv 1999

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Princess Songe (voice)

Tv 1995

iZombie

Mama Leone

Tv 2015

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Mary (voice)

Tv 2000

Spider-Man

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

Tv 1994

The Cuphead Show!

Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

Tv 2022

Regular Show

JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

Tv 2010

Regular Show

Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)

Tv 2010

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Carol Freeman (voice)

Tv 2020

Veronica Mars

Marcia Langdon

Tv 2004

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Agent

Tv 2014

The Simpsons

(voice)

Tv 1989

The Ready Room

Tv 2019

Strong Medicine

Detective Wright

Tv 2000

The Simpsons

Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)

Tv 1989

Rick and Morty

Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

Tv 2013

The Boys

Valerie

Tv 2019

The Simpsons

Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Lenora Carter (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Hotshot lawyer (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Cannabis Influencer (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Flight Attendant (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Court Bailiff (voice)

Tv 1989

The Simpsons

Opal (voice)

Tv 1989

Futurama

LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)

Tv 1999

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

Tina Churner (voice)

Tv 2024

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Tv 1962