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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Birthday: 1961-08-13 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

as    Additional Voices (voice)

2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only

as    (voice)

2022
Blackjack Christmas

as    Corrine Allen

2022
Welcome to the Club

as    Ursula / Kaa (voice)

2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

as    Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

2021
Writing Around the Christmas Tree

as    Sharon Samuels

2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks

as    Carol Freeman (voice)

2020
Be the Light

as    Gladys

2018
Revival!

as    Cleo

2018
Apple & Onion

as    Patty (voice)

2017
Bunyan and Babe

as    Maybelle (voice)

2017
Legend of Master Legend

as    Tana

2015
Megachurch Murder

as    Lucille Williams

2014
The Divorce

as    Yolanda Massey

2013
Second Chances

as    Maria

2012
Jennifer

as    Dr. Fox

2012
Let It Shine

as    Gail

2010
Sinbad: Where U Been?

as    Self

2009
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

as    LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

2007
The Last Sentinel

as    Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

2007
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

as    LaBarbara Conrad (voice)