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Dawnn Lewis
AKA: دان لوییس
Acting
Born: 1961
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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.
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
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
2026 · US
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Tina Churner (voice)
2024 · US
Fired on Mars
Judith (voice)
2023 · US
The Cuphead Show!
Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
2022 · US
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Carol Freeman (voice)
2020 · US
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
2020 · US
The Ready Room
Role
2019 · US
Craig of the Creek
Brenda (voice)
2018 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| R.J. Decker | 2026 | Officer Penmar |
| The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish | 2024 | Tina Churner (voice) |
| Fired on Mars | 2023 | Judith (voice) |
| The Cuphead Show! | 2022 | Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) |
| Star Trek: Lower Decks | 2020 | Carol Freeman (voice) |
| Solar Opposites | 2020 | Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) |
| The Ready Room | 2019 | Contributor |
| Craig of the Creek | 2018 | Brenda (voice) |
| Apple & Onion | 2018 | Patty (voice) |
| Celebrity Family Feud | 2015 | Self - Contestant |
| Stitchers | 2015 | Arlene Grant |
| iZombie | 2015 | Mama Leone |
| Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories | 2014 | Agent |
| Rick and Morty | 2013 | Additional Voices (voice) |
| The Soul Man | 2012 | Erica |
| Doc McStuffins | 2012 | Grandma McStuffins (voice) |
| Breaking In | 2011 | Janet Jenkins |
| Regular Show | 2010 | JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) |
| The Cleveland Show | 2009 | Contributor |
| Glenn Martin, DDS | 2009 | (voice) |
| The Boondocks | 2005 | Contributor |
| Grey's Anatomy | 2005 | Jamarah Blake |
| Black in the 80s | 2005 | Contributor |
| CSI: NY | 2004 | Waitress |
| Veronica Mars | 2004 | Marcia Langdon |
| Medical Investigation | 2004 | Dr. Burton |
| One Tree Hill | 2003 | Denise Fields |
| Ozzy & Drix | 2002 | Cilia Tyson (voice) |
| Andy Richter Controls the Universe | 2002 | Contributor |
| The Legend of Tarzan | 2001 | Naoh (voice) |
| The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | 2001 | Grim's Granny |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | 2000 | Mary (voice) |
| Static Shock | 2000 | Brickhouse (voice) |
| Strong Medicine | 2000 | Detective Wright |
| The 10th Kingdom | 2000 | Blabberwort the Troll |
| Futurama | 1999 | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) |
| The View | 1997 | Self |
| Early Edition | 1996 | Gayle Clark |
| Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm | 1996 | Sheeva (voice) |
| The Jamie Foxx Show | 1996 | Dr. Kanella |
| The Steve Harvey Show | 1996 | Alise Peyton |
| Nash Bridges | 1996 | Winifred Holt |
| Sliders | 1995 | Dr. Natalie Sylvius |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | Princess Songe (voice) |
| Spider-Man | 1994 | Detective Terri Lee (voice) |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | 1992 | Robin Dumars |
| Dream On | 1990 | Rema Hort |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Bernice Hibbert (voice) |
| A Different World | 1987 | Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self - Guest |