Dawnn Lewisborn 1961

usually

Actor

Popularity

2.5

Famous

Biography

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.

Credits

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023

Animation • Comedy • Family • Science Fiction

as Additional Voices (voice)

5.9
1
Blackjack Christmas
Blackjack Christmas

2022

Family

as Corrine Allen

0
0.2
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club

2022

Animation • Comedy

as Ursula / Kaa (voice)

6.4
1.7
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Family

as Additional Voices (voice)

7.3
9.7
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022

Animation • Comedy

as (voice)

6.4
0.4
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021

Comedy • Drama • Romance • TV Movie

as Sharon Samuels

5
0.2
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021

Animation • Comedy • Family

as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

7.2
2.5
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

2020

Animation

as Chief (voice)

6.5
0.5
Be the Light
Be the Light

2020

as Gladys

1
0.2
Revival!
Revival!

2019

Drama • Music

as Cleo

0
0.2
Bunyan and Babe
Bunyan and Babe

2017

Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Family • Fantasy

as Maybelle (voice)

5.8
0.8
Inside Out
Inside Out

2015

Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Drama • Family

as Additional Voices (voice)

7.9
22.5
Megachurch Murder
Megachurch Murder

2015

Drama • Mystery • Thriller

as Lucille Williams

5.5
0.3
A Lesson in Romance
A Lesson in Romance

2014

Family • TV Movie

as Diane

6.1
0.4
The Divorce
The Divorce

2014

Comedy • TV Movie

as Yolanda Massey

0
0.3
Toy Story of Terror!
Toy Story of Terror!

2013

Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Family

as Delivery Lady (voice)

7.2
0.1
Monsters University
Monsters University

2013

Animation • Family

as Additional Voices (voice)

7
8.5
Second Chances
Second Chances

2013

Drama • TV Movie

as Maria

6.2
0.6
Dino Time
Dino Time

2012

Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Family

as Additional Voices (voice)

5.8
1.3
Jennifer
Jennifer

2012

Comedy • Drama

as Dr. Fox

5.5
0.3
Let It Shine
Let It Shine

2012

Family • Music • TV Movie

as Gail

6.9
1.6
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Sinbad: Where U Been?

2010

Comedy • Documentary • TV Movie

as Self

6
0.2
Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid

2010

Drama • Family • Music

as Mya

6.1
0.7
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009

Animation • Comedy • Science Fiction • TV Movie

as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

7
1
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007

Animation • Comedy • Science Fiction • TV Movie

as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

7.4
1.8
The Last Sentinel
The Last Sentinel

2007

Action • Science Fiction • Thriller

as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

3.9
0.9
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls

2006

Drama • Music

as Melba Early

6.7
3.4
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006

Animation • Family

as Carolyn Baker (voice)

0
0.4
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006

Animation • Family

as Mom (voice)

6.1
0.5
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

2003

Adventure • Animation • Drama • Family

as Bessie

5.8
0.9
The Poof Point
The Poof Point

2001

Comedy • Family • TV Movie

as Marigold Ballard

5.3
0.3
The Wood
The Wood

1999

Comedy • Drama • Romance

as Woman in Cleaners

6.8
1.2
Bad Day on the Block
Bad Day on the Block

1997

Drama • Thriller

as Sandy Tierra

5.4
0.4
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997

Action • Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Mystery

as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

6
0.4
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid

1996

Action • Comedy • Family • TV Movie • Western

as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

5.2
0.5
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995

Adventure • Animation • Family • Fantasy

as Temba's Sister

2
0.3
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

1994

Drama • History • TV Movie

as Minnie

7
0.3
A Cool Like That Christmas
A Cool Like That Christmas

1993

Animation • Comedy

as Jarvis (voice)

8
0.2
Mouse Soup
Mouse Soup

1993

Animation • Family

as (Voice)

6
0.2
Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy

1992

Drama • Music • TV Movie

as Ella Fitzgerald

0
0.2
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

Action • Comedy • Crime

as Cheryl

6.4
1.2

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