Dawnn Lewis

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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.

Known For

Inside Out

Additional Voices (voice)

The Boys

Valerie

Monsters University

Additional Voices (voice)

Grey's Anatomy

Jamarah Blake

Rick and Morty

Additional Voices (voice)

Rick and Morty

Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)

The Simpsons

Bernice Hibbert (voice)

The Simpsons

Texxon Customer (voice)

Full Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2026	R.J. Decker TV	Officer Penmar
2024	The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish TV	Tina Churner (voice)
2024	The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish TV	Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
2023	Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" MOVIE	Additional Voices (voice)
2023	Fired on Mars TV	Judith (voice)
2022	Blackjack Christmas MOVIE	Corrine Allen
2022	Welcome to the Club MOVIE	Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022	Minions: The Rise of Gru MOVIE	Additional Voices (voice)
2022	For Gunter’s Eyes Only MOVIE	(voice)
2022	The Cuphead Show! TV	Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
2021	Writing Around the Christmas Tree MOVIE	Sharon Samuels
2021	The Good, the Bart, and the Loki MOVIE	Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2021	Reunion Road Trip TV	Self
2020	Star Trek: Lower Decks TV	Carol Freeman (voice)
2020	Solar Opposites TV	Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
2020	Solar Opposites TV	Val Helsing (voice)
2020	Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal MOVIE	Chief (voice)
2020	Be the Light MOVIE	Gladys
2019	The Boys TV	Valerie
2019	The Ready Room TV	Self
2019	The Ready Room TV	Self
2018	Revival! MOVIE	Cleo
2018	Craig of the Creek TV	Brenda (voice)
2018	Apple & Onion TV	Patty (voice)
2018	9-1-1 TV	Danvers
2017	Legend of Master Legend TV	Tana
2017	Bunyan and Babe MOVIE	Maybelle (voice)
2016	This Is Us TV	Rosemary
2016	Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies MOVIE	Self
2015	Celebrity Family Feud TV	Self - Contestant
2015	Inside Out MOVIE	Additional Voices (voice)
2015	Stitchers TV	Arlene Grant
2015	iZombie TV	Mama Leone
2015	Better Call Saul TV	Judge
2015	Megachurch Murder MOVIE	Lucille Williams
2014	Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories TV	Agent
2014	A Lesson in Romance MOVIE	Diane
2014	The Divorce MOVIE	Yolanda Massey
2013	Rick and Morty TV	Additional Voices (voice)
2013	Rick and Morty TV	Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013	Toy Story of Terror! MOVIE	Delivery Lady (voice)
2013	Monsters University MOVIE	Additional Voices (voice)
2013	Second Chances MOVIE	Maria
2012	Dino Time MOVIE	Additional Voices (voice)
2012	Jennifer MOVIE	Dr. Fox
2012	The Soul Man TV	Erika
2012	The Soul Man TV	Erica
2012	Let It Shine MOVIE	Gail
2012	Doc McStuffins TV	Grandma McStuffins (voice)
2011	Breaking In TV	Janet Jenkins
2010	Regular Show TV	JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
2010	Regular Show TV	Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
2010	Sinbad: Where U Been? MOVIE	Self
2010	Preacher's Kid MOVIE	Mya
2009	The Cleveland Show TV	Self
2009	Glenn Martin, DDS TV	(voice)
2009	Castle TV	Yvonne
2009	Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder MOVIE	LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2008	The Secret Life of the American Teenager TV	Lauren's Mom
2007	Futurama: Bender's Big Score MOVIE	LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007	The Last Sentinel MOVIE	Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2007	Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures MOVIE	Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006	Dreamgirls MOVIE	Melba Early
2006	Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes MOVIE	Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006	The Adventures of Brer Rabbit MOVIE	Mom (voice)
2005	The Boondocks TV	Self
2005	Grey's Anatomy TV	Jamarah Blake
2005	Black in the 80s TV	Self
2004	CSI: NY TV	Waitress
2004	Veronica Mars TV	Marcia Langdon
2004	Medical Investigation TV	Dr. Burton
2003	One Tree Hill TV	Denise Fields
2003	Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure MOVIE	Bessie
2002	CSI: Miami TV	Stacy McCann
2002	Ozzy & Drix TV	Cilia Tyson (voice)
2002	Andy Richter Controls the Universe TV	Self
2001	The Poof Point MOVIE	Marigold Ballard
2001	The Legend of Tarzan TV	Naoh (voice)
2001	The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy TV	Grim's Granny
2001	The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy TV	Self
2000	Buzz Lightyear of Star Command TV	Mary (voice)
2000	Static Shock TV	Brickhouse (voice)
2000	Girlfriends TV	Linda Dent
2000	Strong Medicine TV	Detective Wright
2000	The 10th Kingdom TV	Blabberwort the Troll
1999	The Wood MOVIE	Woman in Cleaners
1999	Futurama TV	LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
1999	Futurama TV	Jackie Anderson (voice)
1999	Futurama TV	LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)
1999	Futurama TV	LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice)
1999	Futurama TV	Nurse (voice)
1998	The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs TV	Self
1997	Under Pressure MOVIE	Sandy Tierra
1997	Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie MOVIE	Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1997	King of the Hill TV	Sharona Johnson (voice)
1996	The Cherokee Kid MOVIE	Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1996	Early Edition TV	Gayle Clark
1996	Bruno the Kid TV	Di Archer (voice)
1996	Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm TV	Sheeva (voice)
1996	The Jamie Foxx Show TV	Dr. Kanella
1996	The Steve Harvey Show TV	Alise Peyton
1996	Nash Bridges TV	Winifred Holt
1996	C Bear and Jamal TV	Self
1995	Sliders TV	Dr. Natalie Sylvius
1995	Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV	Princess Songe (voice)
1995	Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale MOVIE	Temba's Sister
1995	The Parent 'Hood TV	Self
1994	Spider-Man TV	Detective Terri Lee (voice)
1994	Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad MOVIE	Minnie
1993	A Cool Like That Christmas MOVIE	Jarvis (voice)
1993	Mouse Soup MOVIE	(Voice)
1992	Hangin' with Mr. Cooper TV	Robin Dumars
1992	Stompin' at the Savoy MOVIE	Ella Fitzgerald
1990	Dream On TV	Rema Hort
1989	The Simpsons TV	Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Texxon Customer (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Mrs. McBride (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	(voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Lenora Carter (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Hotshot lawyer (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Cannabis Influencer (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Flight Attendant (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Court Bailiff (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Opal (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Party guest (voice)
1989	The Simpsons TV	Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
1988	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka MOVIE	Cheryl
1987	A Different World TV	Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
1976	Battle of the Network Stars TV	Self
1962	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV	Self - Guest

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