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Dawnn Lewis
Actor · Crew· 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
The roles that explain the career.
Inside Out
2015
Monsters University
2013
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Dreamgirls
Melba Early · 2006
Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice) · 2013
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) · 2007
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Ravonna Renslayer (voice) · 2021
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) · 2009
Filmography
27 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | Film |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Carol Freeman (voice) | TV |
| 2019 | Carmen Sandiego | Chief (voice) | TV |
| 2015 | Megachurch Murder | Lucille Williams | Film |
| 2013 | Second Chances | Maria | Film |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Delivery Lady (voice) | Film |
| 2012 | Let It Shine | Gail | Film |
| 2012 | Dino Time | Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | Preacher's Kid | Mya | Film |
| 2010 | Sinbad: Where U Been? | Self | Film |
| 2009 | Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures | Carolyn Baker (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | The Last Sentinel | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Carolyn Baker (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mom (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Melba Early | Film |
| 2005 | Spider-Man: The Venom Saga | Detective Terri Lee (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure | Bessie | Film |
| 2003 | Daredevil vs. Spider-Man | Detective Terri Lee (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown | Detective Terri Lee (voice) | Film |
| 2001 | The Poof Point | Marigold Ballard | Film |
| 1999 | The Wood | Woman in Cleaners | Film |
| 1998 | The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs | TV | |
| 1997 | Under Pressure | Sandy Tierra | Film |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | Film |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Cheryl | Film |
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