Dawnn Lewis

Actor

Born: August 13, 1961 (age 64)
From: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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'…

Filmography (43)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)
Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas (2022)
Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club (2022)
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022)
(voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)
Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020)
Chief (voice)
Be the Light (2020)
Gladys
Revival! (2018)
Cleo
Bunyan and Babe (2017)
Maybelle (voice)
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies (2016)
Self
Inside Out (2015)
Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder (2015)
Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance (2014)
Diane
The Divorce (2014)
Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University (2013)
Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances (2013)
Maria
Dino Time (2012)
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer
Jennifer (2012)
Dr. Fox
Let It Shine (2012)
Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been? (2010)
Self
Preacher's Kid (2010)
Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007)
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Last Sentinel (2007)
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls (2006)
Melba Early
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)
Carolyn Baker (voice)