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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Acting·1961·41 films

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.…

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Filmography

Inside Out
Inside Out (2015)Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
Monsters University (2013)Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls (2006)Melba Early
Toy Story of Terror!
Toy Story of Terror! (2013)Delivery Lady (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007)LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Let It Shine
Let It Shine (2012)Gail
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)Cheryl
Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club (2022)Ursula / Kaa (voice)
The Wood
The Wood (1999)Woman in Cleaners
Dino Time
Dino Time (2012)Additional Voices (voice)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003)Bessie
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)Additional Voices (voice)
Under Pressure
Under Pressure (1997)Sandy Tierra
Second Chances
Second Chances (2013)Maria
Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid (2010)Mya
The Last Sentinel
The Last Sentinel (2007)Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020)Chief (voice)
The Poof Point
The Poof Point (2001)Marigold Ballard
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid (1996)Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Bunyan and Babe
Bunyan and Babe (2017)Maybelle (voice)
A Lesson in Romance
A Lesson in Romance (2014)Diane
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006)Mom (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)Sharon Samuels
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022)(voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
A Cool Like That Christmas (1993)Jarvis (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Sinbad: Where U Been? (2010)Self
Megachurch Murder
Megachurch Murder (2015)Lucille Williams
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (1994)Minnie
Mouse Soup
Mouse Soup (1993)(Voice)
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (1997)Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)Carolyn Baker (voice)
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)Temba's Sister
Be the Light
Be the Light (2020)Gladys
Blackjack Christmas
Blackjack Christmas (2022)Corrine Allen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)Carolyn Baker (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)Ella Fitzgerald
The Divorce
The Divorce (2014)Yolanda Massey
Revival!
Revival! (2018)Cleo