1961-08-13 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Dawnn Lewis (born January 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Regina Jones on the NBC comedy series A Different World, Dr. Sydney Davenport on the UPN medical drama series Chicago Hope, and Captain Kathryn Hays on the Syfy science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan, where she studied theater. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Lewis's first major television role was as Regina Jones on A Different World. She also had a recurring role as Dr. Sydney Davenport on Chicago Hope. In 2004, she began starring as Captain Kathryn Hays on Battlestar Galactica. Lewis is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) tall.
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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" | Additional Voices (voice) | 2023-05-03 |
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For Gunter’s Eyes Only | (voice) | 2022-03-01 |
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Blackjack Christmas | Corrine Allen | 2022-12-15 |
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Minions: The Rise of Gru | Additional Voices (voice) | 2022-06-29 |
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Welcome to the Club | Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 2022-09-08 |
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The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | 2021-07-07 |
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Writing Around the Christmas Tree | Sharon Samuels | 2021-12-05 |
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Be the Light | Gladys | 2020-02-08 |
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Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration | Self - Performer | 2020-04-26 |
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Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Chief (voice) | 2020-03-10 |
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Revival! | Cleo | 2019-04-19 |
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Bunyan and Babe | Maybelle (voice) | 2017-01-12 |
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Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies | Self | 2016-06-24 |
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Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) | 2015-06-17 |
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Megachurch Murder | Lucille Williams | 2015-02-07 |
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The Divorce | Yolanda Massey | 2014-02-04 |
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A Lesson in Romance | Diane | 2014-02-19 |
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Toy Story of Terror! | Delivery Lady (voice) | 2013-10-16 |
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Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013-06-19 |
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Second Chances | Maria | 2013-05-20 |
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Let It Shine | Gail | 2012-06-15 |
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Jennifer | Dr. Fox | 2012-08-24 |
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Sinbad: Where U Been? | Herself | 2010-02-21 |
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Preacher's Kid | Mya | 2010-01-29 |
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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | 2009-02-23 |
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Futurama: Bender's Big Score | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 2007-11-27 |
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The Last Sentinel | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 2007-05-19 |
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The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mom (voice) | 2006-03-21 |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Carolyn Baker (voice) | 2006-10-24 |
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Dreamgirls | Melba Early | 2006-12-25 |
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Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure | Bessie | 2003-03-18 |
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The Poof Point | Marigold Ballard | 2001-09-14 |
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The Wood | Woman in Cleaners | 1999-07-16 |
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Bad Day on the Block | Sandy Tierra | 1997-08-22 |
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Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie | Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) | 1997-04-22 |
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The Cherokee Kid | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | 1996-12-14 |
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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale | Temba's Sister | 1995-02-25 |
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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad | Minnie | 1994-02-19 |
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Mouse Soup | (Voice) | 1993-06-01 |
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A Cool Like That Christmas | Jarvis (voice) | 1993-12-23 |
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Stompin' at the Savoy | Ella Fitzgerald | 1992-04-19 |
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Cheryl | 1988-11-10 |