R.J. Decker
2026 · TV Show
as Officer Penmar
Dawnn Lewis
1961-08-13
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024 · TV Show
as Tina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023 · TV Show
as Judith (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022 · Movie
as (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022 · Movie
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Blackjack Christmas
2022 · Movie
as Corrine Allen
The Cuphead Show!
2022 · TV Show
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021 · Movie
as Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Movie
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Reunion Road Trip
2021 · TV Show
as Self
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020 · Movie
as Chief (voice)
Be the Light
2020 · Movie
as Gladys
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020 · TV Show
as Carol Freeman (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020 · TV Show
as Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice)
The Ready Room
2019 · TV Show
as Self
The Boys
2019 · TV Show
as Valerie
Carmen Sandiego
2019 · TV Show
as Chief (voice)
Revival!
2018 · Movie
as Cleo
9-1-1
2018 · TV Show
as Danvers
Craig of the Creek
2018 · TV Show
as Brenda (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018 · TV Show
as Patty (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017 · Movie
as Maybelle (voice)
Legend of Master Legend
2017 · TV Show
as Tana
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Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016 · Movie
as Self
This Is Us
2016 · TV Show
as Rosemary
Megachurch Murder
2015 · Movie
as Lucille Williams
Inside Out
2015 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Stitchers
2015 · TV Show
as Arlene Grant
Better Call Saul
2015 · TV Show
as Judge
iZombie
2015 · TV Show
as Mama Leone
Celebrity Family Feud
2015 · TV Show
as Self - Contestant
A Lesson in Romance
2014 · Movie
as Diane
The Divorce
2014 · Movie
as Yolanda Massey
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · TV Show
as Agent
Second Chances
2013 · Movie
as Maria
Monsters University
2013 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013 · Movie
as Delivery Lady (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013 · TV Show
as Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
Let It Shine
2012 · Movie
as Gail
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Jennifer
2012 · Movie
as Dr. Fox
Dino Time
2012 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Doc McStuffins
2012 · TV Show
as Grandma McStuffins (voice)
The Soul Man
2012 · TV Show
as Erika, Erica
Breaking In
2011 · TV Show
as Janet Jenkins
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010 · Movie
as Self
Preacher's Kid
2010 · Movie
as Mya
Regular Show
2010 · TV Show
as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · Movie
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · TV Show
as (voice)
Castle
2009 · TV Show
as Yvonne
The Cleveland Show
2009 · TV Show
as Mrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · TV Show
as Lauren's Mom
The Last Sentinel
2007 · Movie
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · Movie
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007 · Movie
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006 · Movie
as Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006 · Movie
as Mom (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006 · Movie
as Carolyn Baker (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005 · Movie
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
The Boondocks
2005 · TV Show
Black in the 80s
2005 · TV Show
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · TV Show
as Jamarah Blake
Medical Investigation
2004 · TV Show
as Dr. Burton
CSI: NY
2004 · TV Show
as Waitress
Veronica Mars
2004 · TV Show
as Marcia Langdon
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003 · Movie
as Bessie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003 · Movie
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
One Tree Hill
2003 · TV Show
as Denise Fields
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002 · Movie
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002 · TV Show
Ozzy & Drix
2002 · TV Show
as Cilia Tyson (voice)
CSI: Miami
2002 · TV Show
as Stacy McCann
The Poof Point
2001 · Movie
as Marigold Ballard
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001 · TV Show
as Grim's Granny
The Legend of Tarzan
2001 · TV Show
as Naoh (voice)
Static Shock
2000 · TV Show
as Brickhouse (voice)
Girlfriends
2000 · TV Show
as Linda Dent
The 10th Kingdom
2000 · TV Show
as Blabberwort the Troll
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · TV Show
as Mary (voice)
Strong Medicine
2000 · TV Show
as Detective Wright
The Wood
1999 · Movie
as Woman in Cleaners
Futurama
1999 · TV Show
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice)
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998 · TV Show
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997 · Movie
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Under Pressure
1997 · Movie
as Sandy Tierra
King of the Hill
1997 · TV Show
as Sharona Johnson (voice)
The View
1997 · TV Show
as Self
The Cherokee Kid
1996 · Movie
as Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Early Edition
1996 · TV Show
as Gayle Clark
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996 · TV Show
as Dr. Kanella
The Steve Harvey Show
1996 · TV Show
as Alise Peyton
C Bear and Jamal
1996 · TV Show
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 · TV Show
as Sheeva (voice)
Bruno the Kid
1996 · TV Show
as Di Archer (voice)
Nash Bridges
1996 · TV Show
as Winifred Holt
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995 · Movie
as Temba's Sister
Sliders
1995 · TV Show
as Dr. Natalie Sylvius
The Parent 'Hood
1995 · TV Show
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · TV Show
as Princess Songe (voice)
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994 · Movie
as Minnie
Spider-Man
1994 · TV Show
as Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Mouse Soup
1993 · Movie
as (Voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Movie
as Jarvis (voice)
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992 · Movie
as Ella Fitzgerald
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · TV Show
as Robin Dumars
Dream On
1990 · TV Show
as Rema Hort
The Simpsons
1989 · TV Show
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), Party guest (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Movie
as Cheryl
A Different World
1987 · TV Show
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Battle of the Network Stars
1976 · TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
