1961-08-13 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" | Additional Voices (voice) | 2023-05-03 |
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Welcome to the Club | Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 2022-09-08 |
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Minions: The Rise of Gru | Additional Voices (voice) | 2022-06-29 |
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Blackjack Christmas | Corrine Allen | 2022-12-15 |
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For Gunter’s Eyes Only | (voice) | 2022-03-01 |
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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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Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Chief (voice) | 2020-03-10 |
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Be the Light | Gladys | 2020-02-08 |
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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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Megachurch Murder | Lucille Williams | 2015-02-07 |
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Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) | 2015-06-17 |
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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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Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013-06-19 |
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Toy Story of Terror! | Delivery Lady (voice) | 2013-10-16 |
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Second Chances | Maria | 2013-05-20 |
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Dino Time | Additional Voices (voice) | 2012-12-07 |
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Jennifer | Dr. Fox | 2012-08-24 |
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Let It Shine | Gail | 2012-06-15 |
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Sinbad: Where U Been? | Self | 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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The Last Sentinel | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 2007-05-19 |
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Futurama: Bender's Big Score | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 2007-11-27 |
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Dreamgirls | Melba Early | 2006-12-25 |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Carolyn Baker (voice) | 2006-10-24 |
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The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mom (voice) | 2006-03-21 |
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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 |
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A Different World | Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore | 1987-09-24 |
