Dawnn Lewis

Aug 13, 1961 (63 years old) in 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.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

Jamarah Blake

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Grim's Granny

Rick and Morty

Additional Voices (voice)

The Simpsons

Bernice Hibbert (voice)

Doc McStuffins

Grandma McStuffins (voice)

Castle

Yvonne

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Carol Freeman (voice)

Strong Medicine

Detective Wright

King of the Hill

Sharona Johnson (voice)

One Tree Hill

Denise Fields

Credits

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish 2024

Tina Churner (voice)

★ 8.2
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" 2023

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 5.9
Fired on Mars 2023

Judith (voice)

★ 7
Blackjack Christmas 2022

Corrine Allen

★ NR
Welcome to the Club 2022

Ursula / Kaa (voice)

★ 6.4
Minions: The Rise of Gru 2022

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 7.3
For Gunter’s Eyes Only 2022

(voice)

★ 6.5
The Cuphead Show! 2022

Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

★ 7.9
Writing Around the Christmas Tree 2021

Sharon Samuels

★ 5
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki 2021

Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

★ 7.2
Reunion Road Trip 2021

Self

★ NR
Star Trek: Lower Decks 2020

Carol Freeman (voice)

★ 7.6
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal 2020

Chief (voice)

★ 6.5
Be the Light 2020

Gladys

★ 1
The Boys 2019

Valerie

★ 8.5
Revival! 2019

Cleo

★ NR
Craig of the Creek 2018

Brenda (voice)

★ 8.2
Apple & Onion 2018

Patty (voice)

★ 6.5
9-1-1 2018

Danvers

★ 8.2
Legend of Master Legend 2017

Tana

★ 8
Bunyan and Babe 2017

Maybelle (voice)

★ 5.8
This Is Us 2016

Rosemary

★ 8.2
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies 2016

Self

★ 7
Inside Out 2015

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 7.9
Stitchers 2015

Arlene Grant

★ 6.9
iZombie 2015

Mama Leone

★ 7.8
Better Call Saul 2015

Judge

★ 8.7
Megachurch Murder 2015

Lucille Williams

★ 5.5
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories 2014

Agent

★ 7.4
A Lesson in Romance 2014

Diane

★ 6.1
The Divorce 2014

Yolanda Massey

★ NR
Rick and Morty 2013

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 8.7
Toy Story of Terror! 2013

Delivery Lady (voice)

★ 7.2
Monsters University 2013

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 7
Second Chances 2013

Maria

★ 6.2
Dino Time 2012

Additional Voices (voice)

★ 5.8
Jennifer 2012

Dr. Fox

★ 5.5
Let It Shine 2012

Gail

★ 6.9
Doc McStuffins 2012

Grandma McStuffins (voice)

★ 5.9
Breaking In 2011

Janet Jenkins

★ 6.5
Regular Show 2010

JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

★ 8.6
Sinbad: Where U Been? 2010

Self

★ 6
Preacher's Kid 2010

Mya

★ 6.1
The Cleveland Show 2009

★ 5.9
Glenn Martin, DDS 2009

(voice)

★ 6
Castle 2009

Yvonne

★ 8
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder 2009

LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

★ 7
Futurama: Bender's Big Score 2007

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

★ 7.4
The Last Sentinel 2007

Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

★ 3.9
Dreamgirls 2006

Melba Early

★ 6.7
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes 2006

Carolyn Baker (voice)

★ NR
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit 2006

Mom (voice)

★ 6.1
The Boondocks 2005

★ 8.1
Grey's Anatomy 2005

Jamarah Blake

★ 8.2
Black in the 80s 2005

★ NR
CSI: NY 2004

Waitress

★ 7.4
Veronica Mars 2004

Marcia Langdon

★ 7.8
Medical Investigation 2004

Dr. Burton

★ 6.5
One Tree Hill 2003

Denise Fields

★ 7.8
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure 2003

Bessie

★ 5.8
Ozzy & Drix 2002

Cilia Tyson (voice)

★ 7.9
Andy Richter Controls the Universe 2002

★ 7.1
The Poof Point 2001

Marigold Ballard

★ 5.3
The Legend of Tarzan 2001

Naoh (voice)

★ 6.8
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy 2001

Grim's Granny

★ 8
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command 2000

Mary (voice)

★ 6.5
Static Shock 2000

Brickhouse (voice)

★ 8
Girlfriends 2000

★ 7.2
Strong Medicine 2000

Detective Wright

★ 7.1
The 10th Kingdom 2000

Blabberwort the Troll

★ 7.6
The Wood 1999

Woman in Cleaners

★ 6.7
Futurama 1999

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

★ 8.4
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs 1998

★ 7.1
Bad Day on the Block 1997

Sandy Tierra

★ 5.4
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie 1997

Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

★ 6
King of the Hill 1997

Sharona Johnson (voice)

★ 7.4
The Cherokee Kid 1996

Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

★ 5.2
Early Edition 1996

Gayle Clark

★ 7.3
Bruno the Kid 1996

★ 6
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm 1996

Sheeva (voice)

★ 7
The Jamie Foxx Show 1996

Dr. Kanella

★ 6.7
The Steve Harvey Show 1996

Alise Peyton

★ 6.8
C Bear and Jamal 1996

★ 5.5
Sliders 1995

Dr. Natalie Sylvius

★ 7.6
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child 1995

Princess Songe (voice)

★ 6
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale 1995

Temba's Sister

★ 2
The Parent 'Hood 1995

★ 7.3
Spider-Man 1994

Detective Terri Lee (voice)

★ 8.3
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad 1994

Minnie

★ 7
A Cool Like That Christmas 1993

Jarvis (voice)

★ 8
Mouse Soup 1993

(Voice)

★ 6
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper 1992

Robin Dumars

★ 6.4
Stompin' at the Savoy 1992

Ella Fitzgerald

★ NR
Dream On 1990

Rema Hort

★ 6.9
The Simpsons 1989

Bernice Hibbert (voice)

★ 8
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 1988

Cheryl

★ 6.4
A Different World 1987

Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

★ 7.1
Battle of the Network Stars 1976

★ 7.2