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Dawnn Lewis

Acting
Known For

63 Years Old

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.

Born

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA on 13th August 1961

All Credits

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