DAWNN LEWIS
Dawnn Lewis
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 13, 1961
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice), Tina Churner (voice)
2023·
Fired on MarsJudith (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
2022·
The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
2022·
Blackjack ChristmasCorrine Allen
2022·
Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
(voice)
2021·
Reunion Road TripSelf
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Sharon Samuels
Carol Freeman (voice)
2020·
Be the LightGladys
Chief (voice)
2019·
The BoysValerie
2019·
The Ready RoomSelf
2019·
Revival!Cleo
2018·
Apple & OnionPatty (voice)
2018·
Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)
2018·
9-1-1Danvers
Tana
2017·
Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)
2016·
This Is UsRosemary
2015·
iZombieMama Leone
2015·
Better Call SaulJudge
2015·
StitchersArlene Grant
2015·
Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)
2015·
Megachurch MurderLucille Williams
Agent
2014·
The DivorceYolanda Massey
2014·
A Lesson in RomanceDiane
2013·
Rick and MortyAssimilated Alien 1 (voice), Additional Voices (voice)
2013·
Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)
2013·
Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)
2013·
Second ChancesMaria
2012·
Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice)
2012·
Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)
2012·
JenniferDr. Fox
2012·
Let It ShineGail
2011·
Breaking InJanet Jenkins
2010·
Regular ShowDuck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice), JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
2010·
Preacher's KidMya
Self
2009·
CastleYvonne
2009·
The Cleveland Show2009·
Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007·
The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Mom (voice)
2006·
DreamgirlsMelba Early
2005·
Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake
2005·
Black in the 80s2005·
The Boondocks2004·
Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon
2004·
CSI: NYWaitress
Dr. Burton
2003·
One Tree HillDenise Fields
Bessie
2002·
Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice)
Grim's Granny
2001·
The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)
2001·
The Poof PointMarigold Ballard
2000·
Strong MedicineDetective Wright
Mary (voice)
2000·
The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll
2000·
Girlfriends2000·
Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)
1999·
FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
1999·
The WoodWoman in Cleaners
1997·
King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice)
1997·
Bad Day on the BlockSandy Tierra
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Sheeva (voice)
1996·
Bruno the Kid1996·
C Bear and JamalAlise Peyton
1996·
The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella
1996·
Early EditionGayle Clark
1996·
The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Princess Songe (voice)
1995·
The Parent 'Hood1995·
SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius
Temba's Sister
1994·
Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)
Minnie
Jarvis (voice)
1993·
Mouse Soup(Voice)
Robin Dumars
Ella Fitzgerald
1990·
Dream OnRema Hort
1989·
The SimpsonsOpal (voice), Court Bailiff (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert (voice)
Cheryl
1987·
A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor, Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore