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Dawnn Lewis

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Aug 13 1961

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Dawnn Lewis is 63 years old

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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Dawnn Lewis was

61 in Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Wed, May 03 2023

Blackjack Christmas

Dawnn Lewis was

61 in Blackjack Christmas

as 'Corrine Allen'.

Thu, Dec 15 2022

Welcome to the Club

Dawnn Lewis was

61 in Welcome to the Club

as 'Ursula / Kaa (voice)'.

Thu, Sep 08 2022

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Dawnn Lewis was

60 in Minions: The Rise of Gru

as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 29 2022

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Dawnn Lewis was

60 in For Gunter’s Eyes Only

as '(voice)'.

Tue, Mar 01 2022

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Dawnn Lewis was

60 in Writing Around the Christmas Tree

as 'Sharon Samuels'.

Sun, Dec 05 2021

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Dawnn Lewis was

59 in The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

as 'Ravonna Renslayer (voice)'.

Wed, Jul 07 2021

Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration

Dawnn Lewis was

58 in Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration

as 'Self - Performer'.

Sun, Apr 26 2020

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Dawnn Lewis was

58 in Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

as 'Chief (voice)'.

Tue, Mar 10 2020

Be the Light

Dawnn Lewis was

58 in Be the Light

as 'Gladys'.

Sat, Feb 08 2020

Revival!

Dawnn Lewis was

57 in Revival!

as 'Cleo'.

Fri, Apr 19 2019

Bunyan and Babe

Dawnn Lewis was

55 in Bunyan and Babe

as 'Maybelle (voice)'.

Thu, Jan 12 2017

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Dawnn Lewis was

54 in Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 24 2016

Inside Out

Dawnn Lewis was

53 in Inside Out

as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 17 2015

Megachurch Murder

Dawnn Lewis was

53 in Megachurch Murder

as 'Lucille Williams'.

Sat, Feb 07 2015

A Lesson in Romance

Dawnn Lewis was

52 in A Lesson in Romance

as 'Diane'.

Wed, Feb 19 2014

The Divorce

Dawnn Lewis was

52 in The Divorce

as 'Yolanda Massey'.

Tue, Feb 04 2014

Toy Story of Terror!

Dawnn Lewis was

52 in Toy Story of Terror!

as 'Delivery Lady (voice)'.

Wed, Oct 16 2013

Monsters University

Dawnn Lewis was

51 in Monsters University

as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 19 2013

Second Chances

Dawnn Lewis was

51 in Second Chances

as 'Maria'.

Mon, May 20 2013

Dino Time

Dawnn Lewis was

51 in Dino Time

as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 07 2012

Jennifer

Dawnn Lewis was

51 in Jennifer

as 'Dr. Fox'.

Fri, Aug 24 2012

Let It Shine

Dawnn Lewis was

50 in Let It Shine

as 'Gail'.

Fri, Jun 15 2012

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Dawnn Lewis was

48 in Sinbad: Where U Been?

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 21 2010

Preacher's Kid

Dawnn Lewis was

48 in Preacher's Kid

as 'Mya'.

Fri, Jan 29 2010

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Dawnn Lewis was

47 in Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

as 'LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)'.

Mon, Feb 23 2009

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Dawnn Lewis was

46 in Futurama: Bender's Big Score

as 'LaBarbara Conrad (voice)'.

Tue, Nov 27 2007

The Last Sentinel

Dawnn Lewis was

45 in The Last Sentinel

as 'Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)'.

Sat, May 19 2007

Dreamgirls

Dawnn Lewis was

45 in Dreamgirls

as 'Melba Early'.

Mon, Dec 25 2006

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Dawnn Lewis was

45 in Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

as 'Carolyn Baker (voice)'.

Tue, Oct 24 2006

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Dawnn Lewis was

44 in The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

as 'Mom (voice)'.

Tue, Mar 21 2006

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Dawnn Lewis was

41 in Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

as 'Bessie'.

Tue, Mar 18 2003

The Poof Point

Dawnn Lewis was

40 in The Poof Point

as 'Marigold Ballard'.

Fri, Sep 14 2001

The Wood

Dawnn Lewis was

37 in The Wood

as 'Woman in Cleaners'.

Fri, Jul 16 1999

Bad Day on the Block

Dawnn Lewis was

36 in Bad Day on the Block

as 'Sandy Tierra'.

Fri, Aug 22 1997

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Dawnn Lewis was

35 in Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

as 'Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 22 1997

The Cherokee Kid

Dawnn Lewis was

35 in The Cherokee Kid

as 'Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng'.

Sat, Dec 14 1996

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Dawnn Lewis was

33 in Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

as 'Temba's Sister'.

Sat, Feb 25 1995

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Dawnn Lewis was

32 in Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

as 'Minnie'.

Sat, Feb 19 1994

A Cool Like That Christmas

Dawnn Lewis was

32 in A Cool Like That Christmas

as 'Jarvis (voice)'.

Thu, Dec 23 1993

Mouse Soup

Dawnn Lewis was

31 in Mouse Soup

as '(Voice)'.

Tue, Jun 01 1993

Stompin' at the Savoy

Dawnn Lewis was

30 in Stompin' at the Savoy

as 'Ella Fitzgerald'.

Sun, Apr 19 1992

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Dawnn Lewis was

27 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

as 'Cheryl'.

Thu, Nov 10 1988

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

Dawnn Lewis was

62+ in The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

as 'Tina Churner (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 17 2024

Fired on Mars

Dawnn Lewis was

61+ in Fired on Mars

as 'Judith (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 2023

The Cuphead Show!

Dawnn Lewis was

60+ in The Cuphead Show!

as 'Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 2022

Reunion Road Trip

Dawnn Lewis was

59+ in Reunion Road Trip

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2021

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Dawnn Lewis was

58+ in Star Trek: Lower Decks

as 'Carol Freeman (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Aug 06 2020

The Boys

Dawnn Lewis was

57+ in The Boys

as 'Valerie'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 2019

The Ready Room

Dawnn Lewis was

57+ in The Ready Room

as 'Self, '.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2019

Craig of the Creek

Dawnn Lewis was

56+ in Craig of the Creek

as 'Brenda (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 30 2018

Apple & Onion

Dawnn Lewis was

56+ in Apple & Onion

as 'Patty (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 23 2018

9-1-1

Dawnn Lewis was

56+ in 9-1-1

as 'Danvers'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2018

Legend of Master Legend

Dawnn Lewis was

55+ in Legend of Master Legend

as 'Tana'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 17 2017

This Is Us

Dawnn Lewis was

55+ in This Is Us

as 'Rosemary'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016

Stitchers

Dawnn Lewis was

53+ in Stitchers

as 'Arlene Grant'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 02 2015

iZombie

Dawnn Lewis was

53+ in iZombie

as 'Mama Leone'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 2015

Better Call Saul

Dawnn Lewis was

53+ in Better Call Saul

as 'Judge'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 2015

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Dawnn Lewis was

53+ in Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

as 'Agent'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2014

Rick and Morty

Dawnn Lewis was

52+ in Rick and Morty

as 'Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2013

Doc McStuffins

Dawnn Lewis was

50+ in Doc McStuffins

as 'Grandma McStuffins (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2012

Regular Show

Dawnn Lewis was

49+ in Regular Show

as 'JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 2010

The Cleveland Show

Dawnn Lewis was

48+ in The Cleveland Show

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009

Glenn Martin, DDS

Dawnn Lewis was

48+ in Glenn Martin, DDS

as '(voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 17 2009

Castle

Dawnn Lewis was

47+ in Castle

as 'Yvonne'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009

The Boondocks

Dawnn Lewis was

44+ in The Boondocks

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2005

Grey's Anatomy

Dawnn Lewis was

43+ in Grey's Anatomy

as 'Jamarah Blake'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

Black in the 80s

Dawnn Lewis was

43+ in Black in the 80s

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005

CSI: NY

Dawnn Lewis was

43+ in CSI: NY

as 'Waitress'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Veronica Mars

Dawnn Lewis was

43+ in Veronica Mars

as 'Marcia Langdon'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Medical Investigation

Dawnn Lewis was

43+ in Medical Investigation

as 'Dr. Burton'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 2004

One Tree Hill

Dawnn Lewis was

42+ in One Tree Hill

as 'Denise Fields'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003

Ozzy & Drix

Dawnn Lewis was

41+ in Ozzy & Drix

as 'Cilia Tyson (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Dawnn Lewis was

40+ in Andy Richter Controls the Universe

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2002

The Legend of Tarzan

Dawnn Lewis was

40+ in The Legend of Tarzan

as 'Naoh (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Dawnn Lewis was

40+ in The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

as 'Grim's Granny, '.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 2001

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Dawnn Lewis was

39+ in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as 'Mary (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000

Static Shock

Dawnn Lewis was

39+ in Static Shock

as 'Brickhouse (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000

Girlfriends

Dawnn Lewis was

39+ in Girlfriends

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000

Strong Medicine

Dawnn Lewis was

38+ in Strong Medicine

as 'Detective Wright'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000

The 10th Kingdom

Dawnn Lewis was

38+ in The 10th Kingdom

as 'Blabberwort the Troll'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 2000

Futurama

Dawnn Lewis was

37+ in Futurama

as 'LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 1999

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

Dawnn Lewis was

37+ in The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1998

King of the Hill

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in King of the Hill

as 'Sharona Johnson (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997

Early Edition

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in Early Edition

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996

Bruno the Kid

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in Bruno the Kid

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1996

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

as 'Sheeva (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Jamie Foxx Show

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in The Jamie Foxx Show

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996

The Steve Harvey Show

Dawnn Lewis was

35+ in The Steve Harvey Show

as 'Alise Peyton'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1996

C Bear and Jamal

Dawnn Lewis was

34+ in C Bear and Jamal

First Air Date
Sat, Feb 03 1996

Sliders

Dawnn Lewis was

33+ in Sliders

as 'Dr. Natalie Sylvius'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Dawnn Lewis was

33+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as 'Princess Songe (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

The Parent 'Hood

Dawnn Lewis was

33+ in The Parent 'Hood

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

Spider-Man

Dawnn Lewis was

33+ in Spider-Man

as 'Detective Terri Lee (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Dawnn Lewis was

31+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

as 'Robin Dumars'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992

Dream On

Dawnn Lewis was

28+ in Dream On

as 'Rema Hort'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990

The Simpsons

Dawnn Lewis was

28+ in The Simpsons

as 'Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Court Bailiff (voice), Opal (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

A Different World

Dawnn Lewis was

26+ in A Different World

as 'Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

Battle of the Network Stars

Dawnn Lewis was

15+ in Battle of the Network Stars

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Dawnn Lewis was

1+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962