Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Jaleesa VinsonâTaylor 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 (1992â93) 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.
Known for
2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
2022For Gunterâs Eyes Only
(voice)
2022Minions: The Rise of Gru
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2022Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
2021Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
2020Be the Light
Gladys
2018Revival!
Cleo
2017Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
2015Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
2015Inside Out
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2014A Lesson in Romance
Diane
2014The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
2013Second Chances
Maria
2013Monsters University
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2013Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
2012Let It Shine
Gail
2012Dino Time
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2010Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
2010Preacher's Kid
Mya
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2007The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)