Dawnn Lewis
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 (110 titles)
7.8ShowR.J. Decker
Officer Penmar · 2026
8.2ShowThe Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice) · 2024
5.8MovieMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice) · 2023
7.0ShowFired on Mars
Judith (voice) · 2023
6.0MovieBlackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen · 2022
6.3MovieWelcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice) · 2022
7.3MovieMinions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice) · 2022
6.5MovieFor Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice) · 2022
8.0ShowThe Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) · 2022
4.6MovieWriting Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels · 2021
7.2MovieThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice) · 2021
ShowReunion Road Trip
Self · 2021
7.6ShowStar Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice) · 2020
7.8ShowSolar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) · 2020
6.5MovieCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice) · 2020
1.0MovieBe the Light
Gladys · 2020
8.4ShowThe Boys
Valerie · 2019
4.0ShowThe Ready Room
Self · 2019
7.9ShowCarmen Sandiego
Chief (voice) · 2019
MovieRevival!
Cleo · 2018
8.1ShowCraig of the Creek
Brenda (voice) · 2018
6.7ShowApple & Onion
Patty (voice) · 2018
8.2Show9-1-1
Danvers · 2018
8.0ShowLegend of Master Legend
Tana · 2017
5.7MovieBunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice) · 2017
8.2ShowThis Is Us
Rosemary · 2016
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self · 2016
7.6ShowCelebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant · 2015
7.9MovieInside Out
Additional Voices (voice) · 2015
6.8ShowStitchers
Arlene Grant · 2015