Dawnn Lewis
Actor
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.
Filmography
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice) 2013
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice) 2022
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early 2006
Toy Story of Terror!
as Delivery Lady (voice) 2013
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice) 2007
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice) 2021
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) 2009
Let It Shine
as Gail 2012
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Cheryl 1988
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice) 2022
The Wood
as Woman in Cleaners 1999
Dino Time
as Additional Voices (voice) 2012
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Bessie 2003
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice) 2023
Bad Day on the Block
as Sandy Tierra 1997
Second Chances
as Maria 2013