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 Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.
Filmography
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
as Additional Voices (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022
as Corrine Allen
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
as (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020
as Gladys
Revival!
2018
as Cleo
Bunyan and Babe
2017
as Maybelle (voice)
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Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
as Self
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Megachurch Murder
2015
as Lucille Williams
A Lesson in Romance
2014
as Diane
The Divorce
2014
as Yolanda Massey
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013
as Maria
Dino Time
2012
as Additional Voices (voice)
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Jennifer
2012
as Dr. Fox
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
as Self
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Mya