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.
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice) · (6 episodes)
2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · (1 episode)
2024
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Additional Voices (voice)
2023
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice) · (2 episodes)
2023
Blackjack Christmas
Corrine Allen
2022
Welcome to the Club
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)
2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
(voice)
2022
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Sharon Samuels
2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
2021
Reunion Road Trip
Self · (1 episode)
2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice) · (50 episodes)
2020
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Chief (voice)
2020
Be the Light
Gladys
2020
The Boys
Valerie · (1 episode)
2019
Revival!
Cleo
2019
The Ready Room
Self · (1 episode)
2019
The Ready Room
(1 episode)
2019
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice) · (1 episode)
2018
Apple & Onion
Patty (voice) · (76 episodes)
2018
9-1-1
Danvers · (1 episode)
2018
Legend of Master Legend
Tana · (1 episode)
2017
Bunyan and Babe
Maybelle (voice)
2017
This Is Us
Rosemary · (2 episodes)
2016
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Self
2016
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
2015
Stitchers
Arlene Grant · (1 episode)
2015
iZombie
Mama Leone · (4 episodes)
2015
Better Call Saul
Judge · (1 episode)
2015
Megachurch Murder
Lucille Williams
2015
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Agent · (1 episode)
2014
A Lesson in Romance
Diane
2014
The Divorce
Yolanda Massey
2014
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice) · (1 episode)
2013
Rick and Morty
Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) · (1 episode)
2013
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice)
2013
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Second Chances
Maria
2013
Dino Time
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Jennifer
Dr. Fox
2012
Let It Shine
Gail
2012
Doc McStuffins
Grandma McStuffins (voice) · (2 episodes)
2012
Breaking In
Janet Jenkins · (1 episode)
2011
Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Regular Show
Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Self
2010
Preacher's Kid
Mya
2010
The Cleveland Show
(1 episode)
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
(voice) · (1 episode)
2009
Castle
Yvonne · (1 episode)
2009
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2009
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2007
The Last Sentinel
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
2007
Dreamgirls
Melba Early
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Carolyn Baker (voice)
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mom (voice)
2006
The Boondocks
(1 episode)
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake · (3 episodes)
2005
Black in the 80s
(3 episodes)
2005
CSI: NY
Waitress · (1 episode)
2004
Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon · (8 episodes)
2004
Medical Investigation
Dr. Burton · (1 episode)
2004
One Tree Hill
Denise Fields · (3 episodes)
2003
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Bessie
2003
Ozzy & Drix
Cilia Tyson (voice) · (2 episodes)
2002
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
(1 episode)
2002
The Poof Point
Marigold Ballard
2001
The Legend of Tarzan
Naoh (voice) · (1 episode)
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny · (1 episode)
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
(1 episode)
2001
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Mary (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Static Shock
Brickhouse (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Girlfriends
(2 episodes)
2000
Strong Medicine
Detective Wright · (1 episode)
2000
The 10th Kingdom
Blabberwort the Troll · (5 episodes)
2000
The Wood
Woman in Cleaners
1999
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) · (14 episodes)
1999
Futurama
Jackie Anderson (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
(44 episodes)
1998
Bad Day on the Block
Sandy Tierra
1997
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
1997
King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice) · (2 episodes)
1997
The Cherokee Kid
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
1996
Early Edition
Gayle Clark · (1 episode)
1996
Bruno the Kid
(36 episodes)
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sheeva (voice) · (3 episodes)
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
Dr. Kanella · (1 episode)
1996
The Steve Harvey Show
Alise Peyton · (1 episode)
1996
C Bear and Jamal
(16 episodes)
1996
Sliders
Dr. Natalie Sylvius · (1 episode)
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Princess Songe (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Temba's Sister
1995
The Parent 'Hood
(1 episode)
1995
Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice) · (13 episodes)
1994
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Minnie
1994
A Cool Like That Christmas
Jarvis (voice)
1993
Mouse Soup
(Voice)
1993
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Robin Dumars · (22 episodes)
1992
Stompin' at the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald
1992
Dream On
Rema Hort · (3 episodes)
1990
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice) · (11 episodes)
1989
The Simpsons
Texxon Customer (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Mrs. McBride (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
(voice) · (2 episodes)
1989
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Lenora Carter (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Hotshot lawyer (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Cannabis Influencer (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Flight Attendant (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Court Bailiff (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Opal (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Cheryl
1988
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore
1987
A Different World
Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor · (119 episodes)
1987
Battle of the Network Stars
(1 episode)
1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
1962