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.

Cast

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Bessie

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Sharon Samuels

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Self

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Self

The Last Sentinel

Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Additional Voices (voice)

The Poof Point

Marigold Ballard

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

(voice)

Let It Shine

Gail

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Additional Voices (voice)

Second Chances

Maria

Welcome to the Club

Ursula / Kaa (voice)

Bad Day on the Block

Sandy Tierra

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Minnie

A Lesson in Romance

Diane

Megachurch Murder

Lucille Williams

Dreamgirls

Melba Early

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Mom (voice)

Blackjack Christmas

Corrine Allen

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Carolyn Baker (voice)

The Cherokee Kid

Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

Jennifer

Dr. Fox

Inside Out

Additional Voices (voice)

Dino Time

Additional Voices (voice)

Bunyan and Babe

Maybelle (voice)

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

Mouse Soup

(Voice)

Monsters University

Additional Voices (voice)

Revival!

Cleo

A Cool Like That Christmas

Jarvis (voice)

Preacher's Kid

Mya

Stompin' at the Savoy

Ella Fitzgerald

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Chief (voice)

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Cheryl

Toy Story of Terror!

Delivery Lady (voice)

The Divorce

Yolanda Massey

Be the Light

Gladys

The Wood

Woman in Cleaners

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Temba's Sister

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

A Different World

Jaleesa Vinson-Taylore

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

Carolyn Baker (voice)