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) | 2023-05-04 |
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For Gunter’s Eyes Only | (voice) | 2022-03-01 |
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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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Blackjack Christmas | Corrine Allen | 2022-12-15 |
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The Simpsons: 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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Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal | Chief (voice) | 2020-03-10 |
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Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration | Performer | 2020-04-26 |
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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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A Lesson in Romance | Diane | 2014-02-19 |
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The Divorce | Yolanda Massey | 2014-02-04 |
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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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Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013-06-19 |
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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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Preacher's Kid | Mya | 2010-01-29 |
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Sinbad: Where U Been? | Herself | 2010-02-21 |
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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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Dreamgirls | Melba Early | 2006-12-25 |
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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) | 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 |