Dawnn Lewis
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.
Acting
Movie
Inside Out
as Additional Voices (voice)
2015
TV
The Boys
as Valerie
2019
Movie
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
TV
Rick and Morty
as Additional Voices (voice)
2013
TV
Rick and Morty
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
2013
TV
Grey's Anatomy
as Jamarah Blake
2005
TV
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Texxon Customer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Lenora Carter (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Flight Attendant (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Court Bailiff (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Opal (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Party guest (voice)
1989
TV
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
1989
TV
Better Call Saul
as Judge
2015
Movie
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
2022