Dawnn Lewis
Filmography

Dawnn Lewis

ActorBorn Aug 13, 1961Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA111 titles

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.

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Inside Out
Inside Out
2015 · 7.9
Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · 7.3
Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
Monsters University
2013 · 7.1
Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
2006 · 6.7
Melba Early
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · 7.2
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Let It Shine
Let It Shine
2012 · 7.0
Gail
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · 7.4
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Dino Time
Dino Time
2012 · 6.0
Additional Voices (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · 7.1
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · 6.4
Cheryl