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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)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2023

Blackjack Christmas

Dawnn Lewis was 61 in Blackjack Christmas as 'Corrine Allen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 2022

Welcome to the Club

Dawnn Lewis was 61 in Welcome to the Club as 'Ursula / Kaa (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2022

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Dawnn Lewis was 60 in Minions: The Rise of Gru as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2022

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Dawnn Lewis was 60 in For Gunter’s Eyes Only as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2022

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Dawnn Lewis was 60 in Writing Around the Christmas Tree as 'Sharon Samuels'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 2020

Be the Light

Dawnn Lewis was 58 in Be the Light as 'Gladys'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 2020

Revival!

Dawnn Lewis was 57 in Revival! as 'Cleo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2019

Bunyan and Babe

Dawnn Lewis was 55 in Bunyan and Babe as 'Maybelle (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 2017

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Dawnn Lewis was 54 in Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2016

Inside Out

Dawnn Lewis was 53 in Inside Out as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2015

Megachurch Murder

Dawnn Lewis was 53 in Megachurch Murder as 'Lucille Williams'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2015

A Lesson in Romance

Dawnn Lewis was 52 in A Lesson in Romance as 'Diane'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 2014

The Divorce

Dawnn Lewis was 52 in The Divorce as 'Yolanda Massey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2014

Toy Story of Terror!

Dawnn Lewis was 52 in Toy Story of Terror! as 'Delivery Lady (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2013

Monsters University

Dawnn Lewis was 51 in Monsters University as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 2013

Second Chances

Dawnn Lewis was 51 in Second Chances as 'Maria'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013

Dino Time

Dawnn Lewis was 51 in Dino Time as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2012

Jennifer

Dawnn Lewis was 51 in Jennifer as 'Dr. Fox'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2012

Let It Shine

Dawnn Lewis was 50 in Let It Shine as 'Gail'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2012

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Dawnn Lewis was 48 in Sinbad: Where U Been? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 2010

Preacher's Kid

Dawnn Lewis was 48 in Preacher's Kid as 'Mya'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 2009

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Dawnn Lewis was 46 in Futurama: Bender's Big Score as 'LaBarbara Conrad (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2007

The Last Sentinel

Dawnn Lewis was 45 in The Last Sentinel as 'Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2007

Dreamgirls

Dawnn Lewis was 45 in Dreamgirls as 'Melba Early'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2006

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Dawnn Lewis was 44 in The Adventures of Brer Rabbit as 'Mom (voice)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2003

The Poof Point

Dawnn Lewis was 40 in The Poof Point as 'Marigold Ballard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2001

The Wood

Dawnn Lewis was 37 in The Wood as 'Woman in Cleaners'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1999

Bad Day on the Block

Dawnn Lewis was 36 in Bad Day on the Block as 'Sandy Tierra'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1997

The Cherokee Kid

Dawnn Lewis was 35 in The Cherokee Kid as 'Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1996

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Dawnn Lewis was 33 in Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale as 'Temba's Sister'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1995

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Dawnn Lewis was 32 in Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad as 'Minnie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1994

A Cool Like That Christmas

Dawnn Lewis was 32 in A Cool Like That Christmas as 'Jarvis (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1993

Mouse Soup

Dawnn Lewis was 31 in Mouse Soup as '(Voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1993

Stompin' at the Savoy

Dawnn Lewis was 30 in Stompin' at the Savoy as 'Ella Fitzgerald'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Dawnn Lewis was 27 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Cheryl'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988

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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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 17 2024

Fired on Mars

Dawnn Lewis was 61+ in Fired on Mars as 'Judith (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 2023

The Cuphead Show!

Dawnn Lewis was 60+ in The Cuphead Show! as 'Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 2022

Reunion Road Trip

Dawnn Lewis was 59+ in Reunion Road Trip as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2021

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Dawnn Lewis was 58+ in Star Trek: Lower Decks as 'Carol Freeman (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 06 2020

The Boys

Dawnn Lewis was 57+ in The Boys as 'Valerie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 2019

The Ready Room

Dawnn Lewis was 57+ in The Ready Room as 'Self, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2019

Craig of the Creek

Dawnn Lewis was 56+ in Craig of the Creek as 'Brenda (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 30 2018

Apple & Onion

Dawnn Lewis was 56+ in Apple & Onion as 'Patty (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 23 2018

9-1-1

Dawnn Lewis was 56+ in 9-1-1 as 'Danvers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2018

Legend of Master Legend

Dawnn Lewis was 55+ in Legend of Master Legend as 'Tana'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 17 2017

This Is Us

Dawnn Lewis was 55+ in This Is Us as 'Rosemary'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016

Stitchers

Dawnn Lewis was 53+ in Stitchers as 'Arlene Grant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 02 2015

iZombie

Dawnn Lewis was 53+ in iZombie as 'Mama Leone'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 2015

Better Call Saul

Dawnn Lewis was 53+ in Better Call Saul as 'Judge'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2013

Doc McStuffins

Dawnn Lewis was 50+ in Doc McStuffins as 'Grandma McStuffins (voice)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 2010

The Cleveland Show

Dawnn Lewis was 48+ in The Cleveland Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009

Glenn Martin, DDS

Dawnn Lewis was 48+ in Glenn Martin, DDS as '(voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 17 2009

Castle

Dawnn Lewis was 47+ in Castle as 'Yvonne'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009

The Boondocks

Dawnn Lewis was 44+ in The Boondocks

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2005

Grey's Anatomy

Dawnn Lewis was 43+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Jamarah Blake'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

Black in the 80s

Dawnn Lewis was 43+ in Black in the 80s

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005

CSI: NY

Dawnn Lewis was 43+ in CSI: NY as 'Waitress'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Veronica Mars

Dawnn Lewis was 43+ in Veronica Mars as 'Marcia Langdon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Medical Investigation

Dawnn Lewis was 43+ in Medical Investigation as 'Dr. Burton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 2004

One Tree Hill

Dawnn Lewis was 42+ in One Tree Hill as 'Denise Fields'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003

Ozzy & Drix

Dawnn Lewis was 41+ in Ozzy & Drix as 'Cilia Tyson (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Dawnn Lewis was 40+ in Andy Richter Controls the Universe

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2002

The Legend of Tarzan

Dawnn Lewis was 40+ in The Legend of Tarzan as 'Naoh (voice)'.

TV Show Released: 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, '.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000

Static Shock

Dawnn Lewis was 39+ in Static Shock as 'Brickhouse (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000

Girlfriends

Dawnn Lewis was 39+ in Girlfriends

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000

Strong Medicine

Dawnn Lewis was 38+ in Strong Medicine as 'Detective Wright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000

The 10th Kingdom

Dawnn Lewis was 38+ in The 10th Kingdom as 'Blabberwort the Troll'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1998

King of the Hill

Dawnn Lewis was 35+ in King of the Hill as 'Sharona Johnson (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997

Early Edition

Dawnn Lewis was 35+ in Early Edition

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996

Bruno the Kid

Dawnn Lewis was 35+ in Bruno the Kid

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Jamie Foxx Show

Dawnn Lewis was 35+ in The Jamie Foxx Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996

The Steve Harvey Show

Dawnn Lewis was 35+ in The Steve Harvey Show as 'Alise Peyton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1996

C Bear and Jamal

Dawnn Lewis was 34+ in C Bear and Jamal

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 03 1996

Sliders

Dawnn Lewis was 33+ in Sliders as 'Dr. Natalie Sylvius'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

The Parent 'Hood

Dawnn Lewis was 33+ in The Parent 'Hood

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

Spider-Man

Dawnn Lewis was 33+ in Spider-Man as 'Detective Terri Lee (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Dawnn Lewis was 31+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as 'Robin Dumars'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992

Dream On

Dawnn Lewis was 28+ in Dream On as 'Rema Hort'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

A Different World

Dawnn Lewis was 26+ in A Different World as 'Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

Battle of the Network Stars

Dawnn Lewis was 15+ in Battle of the Network Stars

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962