7.9
Movie
Acting
Dawnn Lewis
- Born
- (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 114 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
8.4
TV
The Boys
7.1
Movie
Monsters University
8.7
TV
Rick and Morty
8.0
TV
The Simpsons
8.2
TV
Grey's Anatomy
8.7
TV
Better Call Saul
7.3
Movie
Minions: The Rise of Gru
8.4
TV
Futurama
7.8
TV
iZombie
8.2
TV
9-1-1
8.6
TV
Regular Show
8.0
TV
Castle
7.7
TV
CSI: Miami
8.2
TV
This Is Us
8.3
TV
Spider-Man
6.7
Movie
Dreamgirls
7.3
Movie
Toy Story of Terror!
Acting credits 114
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Different World TV | Jalessa Vinson-Taylor (1 ep) |
| 2026 | R.J. Decker TV | Officer Penmar (1 ep) |
| 2024 | The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish TV | Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) (6 ep) |
| 2023 | Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2023 | Fired on Mars TV | Judith (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2022 | Blackjack Christmas Film | Corrine Allen |
| 2022 | Welcome to the Club Film | Ursula / Kaa (voice) |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2022 | For Gunter’s Eyes Only Film | (voice) |
| 2022 | The Cuphead Show! TV | Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Writing Around the Christmas Tree Film | Sharon Samuels |
| 2021 | The Good, the Bart, and the Loki Film | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) |
| 2021 | Reunion Road Trip TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks TV | Carol Freeman (voice) (50 ep) |
| 2020 | Solar Opposites TV | Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal Film | Chief (voice) |
| 2020 | Be the Light Film | Gladys |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Valerie (1 ep) |
| 2019 | The Ready Room TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Carmen Sandiego TV | Chief (voice) (27 ep) |
| 2018 | Revival! Film | Cleo |
| 2018 | Craig of the Creek TV | Brenda (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Apple & Onion TV | Patty (voice) (76 ep) |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 TV | Danvers (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Legend of Master Legend TV | Tana (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Bunyan and Babe Film | Maybelle (voice) |
| 2016 | This Is Us TV | Rosemary (2 ep) |
| 2016 | Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies Film | Self |
| 2015 | Celebrity Family Feud TV | Self - Contestant (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Inside Out Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2015 | Stitchers TV | Arlene Grant (1 ep) |
| 2015 | iZombie TV | Mama Leone (4 ep) |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Judge (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Megachurch Murder Film | Lucille Williams |
| 2014 | Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories TV | Agent (1 ep) |
| 2014 | A Lesson in Romance Film | Diane |
| 2014 | The Divorce Film | Yolanda Massey |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! Film | Delivery Lady (voice) |
| 2013 | Monsters University Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2013 | Second Chances Film | Maria |
| 2012 | Dino Time Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2012 | Jennifer Film | Dr. Fox |
| 2012 | The Soul Man TV | Erika, Erica (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Let It Shine Film | Gail |
| 2012 | Doc McStuffins TV | Grandma McStuffins (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2011 | Breaking In TV | Janet Jenkins (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Regular Show TV | JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Sinbad: Where U Been? Film | Self |
| 2010 | Preacher's Kid Film | Mya |
| 2009 | The Cleveland Show TV | Mrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS TV | (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Castle TV | Yvonne (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder Film | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager TV | Lauren's Mom (4 ep) |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score Film | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) |
| 2007 | The Last Sentinel Film | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) |
| 2007 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures Film | Carolyn Baker (voice) |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls Film | Melba Early |
| 2006 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes Film | Carolyn Baker (voice) |