Acting
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.
Filmography
R.J. Decker
Series · 2026
A Different World
Series · 2026
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Series · 2024
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Series · 2024
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Film · 2023
Fired on Mars
Series · 2023
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Film · 2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Film · 2022
Welcome to the Club
Film · 2022
Blackjack Christmas
Film · 2022
The Cuphead Show!
Series · 2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Film · 2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Film · 2021
Reunion Road Trip
Series · 2021
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Film · 2020
Be the Light
Film · 2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Series · 2020
Solar Opposites
Series · 2020
Solar Opposites
Series · 2020
The Ready Room
Series · 2019
The Ready Room
Series · 2019
The Boys
Series · 2019
Carmen Sandiego
Series · 2019
Revival!
Film · 2018
9-1-1
Series · 2018
Craig of the Creek
Series · 2018
Apple & Onion
Series · 2018
Bunyan and Babe
Film · 2017
Legend of Master Legend
Series · 2017
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Film · 2016
This Is Us
Series · 2016
Megachurch Murder
Film · 2015
Inside Out
Film · 2015
Stitchers
Series · 2015
Better Call Saul
Series · 2015
iZombie
Series · 2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Series · 2015
A Lesson in Romance
Film · 2014
The Divorce
Film · 2014
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Series · 2014
Second Chances
Film · 2013
Monsters University
Film · 2013
Toy Story of Terror!
Film · 2013
Rick and Morty
Series · 2013
Rick and Morty
Series · 2013
Let It Shine
Film · 2012
Jennifer
Film · 2012
Dino Time
Film · 2012
Doc McStuffins
Series · 2012
The Soul Man
Series · 2012
The Soul Man
Series · 2012
Breaking In
Series · 2011
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Film · 2010
Preacher's Kid
Film · 2010
Regular Show
Series · 2010
Regular Show
Series · 2010
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Film · 2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
Series · 2009
Castle
Series · 2009
The Cleveland Show
Series · 2009
The Cleveland Show
Series · 2009
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Series · 2008
The Last Sentinel
Film · 2007
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Film · 2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Film · 2007
Dreamgirls
Film · 2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Film · 2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Film · 2006
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Film · 2005
The Boondocks
Series · 2005
Black in the 80s
Series · 2005
Grey's Anatomy
Series · 2005
The Boondocks
Series · 2005
The Boondocks
Series · 2005
Medical Investigation
Series · 2004
CSI: NY
Series · 2004
Veronica Mars
Series · 2004
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Film · 2003
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
Film · 2003
One Tree Hill
Series · 2003
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
Film · 2002
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Series · 2002
Ozzy & Drix
Series · 2002
CSI: Miami
Series · 2002
The Poof Point
Film · 2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Series · 2001
The Legend of Tarzan
Series · 2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Series · 2001
Static Shock
Series · 2000
Girlfriends
Series · 2000
The 10th Kingdom
Series · 2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Series · 2000
Strong Medicine
Series · 2000
The Wood
Film · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
Futurama
Series · 1999
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
Series · 1998
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Film · 1997
Under Pressure
Film · 1997
King of the Hill
Series · 1997
The View
Series · 1997
The Cherokee Kid
Film · 1996
Early Edition
Series · 1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
Series · 1996
The Steve Harvey Show
Series · 1996
C Bear and Jamal
Series · 1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Series · 1996
Bruno the Kid
Series · 1996
Nash Bridges
Series · 1996
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Film · 1995
Sliders
Series · 1995
The Parent 'Hood
Series · 1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Series · 1995
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Film · 1994
Spider-Man
Series · 1994
Mouse Soup
Film · 1993
A Cool Like That Christmas
Film · 1993
Stompin' at the Savoy
Film · 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Series · 1992
Dream On
Series · 1990
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Film · 1988
A Different World
Series · 1987
Battle of the Network Stars
Series · 1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962