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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Character: Tina Churner (voice)
TV • 2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Character: Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
TV • 2024
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
MOVIE • 2023
Fired on Mars
Character: Judith (voice)
TV • 2023
Blackjack Christmas
Character: Corrine Allen
MOVIE • 2022
Welcome to the Club
Character: Ursula / Kaa (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Character: (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
The Cuphead Show!
Character: Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
TV • 2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Character: Sharon Samuels
MOVIE • 2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Character: Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
MOVIE • 2021
Reunion Road Trip
Character: Self
TV • 2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Character: Carol Freeman (voice)
TV • 2020
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Character: Chief (voice)
MOVIE • 2020
Be the Light
Character: Gladys
MOVIE • 2020
The Boys
Character: Valerie
TV • 2019
Revival!
Character: Cleo
MOVIE • 2019
The Ready Room
Character: Self
TV • 2019
The Ready Room
Character:
TV • 2019
Craig of the Creek
Character: Brenda (voice)
TV • 2018