Personal Info
Known Credits
43
Gender
Female
Birthdate
1961-08-13 (64 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known For
Dawnn Lewis
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 S ...
Known For
Acting
2023 --
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
| Additional Voices (voice)
2022 --
Blackjack Christmas
| Corrine Allen
2022 --
Welcome to the Club
| Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022 --
Minions: The Rise of Gru
| Additional Voices (voice)
2022 --
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
| (voice)
2021 --
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
| Sharon Samuels
2021 --
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
| Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2020 --
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
| Self - Performer
2020 --
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
| Chief (voice)
2020 --
Be the Light
| Gladys
2019 --
Revival!
| Cleo
2017 --
Bunyan and Babe
| Maybelle (voice)
2016 --
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
| Self
2015 --
Inside Out
| Additional Voices (voice)
2015 --
Megachurch Murder
| Lucille Williams
2014 --
A Lesson in Romance
| Diane
2014 --
The Divorce
| Yolanda Massey
2013 --
Toy Story of Terror!
| Delivery Lady (voice)
2013 --
Monsters University
| Additional Voices (voice)
2013 --
Second Chances
| Maria
2012 --
Dino Time
| Additional Voices (voice)
2012 --
Jennifer
| Dr. Fox
2012 --
Let It Shine
| Gail
2010 --
Sinbad: Where U Been?
| Self
2010 --
Preacher's Kid
| Mya
2009 --
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
| LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2007 --
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
| LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007 --
The Last Sentinel
| Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2006 --
Dreamgirls
| Melba Early
2006 --
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
| Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006 --
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
| Mom (voice)
2003 --
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
| Bessie
2001 --
The Poof Point
| Marigold Ballard
1999 --
The Wood
| Woman in Cleaners
1997 --
Bad Day on the Block
| Sandy Tierra
1997 --
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
| Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1996 --
The Cherokee Kid
| Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1995 --
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
| Temba's Sister
1994 --
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
| Minnie
1993 --
A Cool Like That Christmas
| Jarvis (voice)
1993 --
Mouse Soup
| (Voice)
1992 --
Stompin' at the Savoy
| Ella Fitzgerald
1988 --
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
| Cheryl