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Dawnn Lewis

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Dawnn Lewis

Born August 13, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA43 films

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.

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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.

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Inside Out posterFirst watchInside Out20157.9as Additional Voices (voice)When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost,…View film

Essential films

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Monsters University poster7.1Monsters University2013Minions: The Rise of Gru poster7.3Minions: The Rise of Gru2022Toy Story of Terror! poster7.3Toy Story of Terror!2013Futurama: Bender's Big Score poster7.4Futurama: Bender's Big Score2007The Good, the Bart, and the Loki poster7.2The Good, the Bart, and the Loki2021Dreamgirls poster6.7Dreamgirls2006Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder poster7.1Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder2009Let It Shine poster7.0Let It Shine2012

Filmography

43 films as actor
  1. 2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)
  2. 2022Blackjack ChristmasCorrine Allen
  3. 2022Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)
  4. 2022Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)
  5. 2022For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)
  6. 2021Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon Samuels
  7. 2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)
  8. 2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)
  9. 2020Be the LightGladys
  10. 2018Revival!Cleo
  11. 2017Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)
  12. 2015Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)
  13. 2015Megachurch MurderLucille Williams
  14. 2014A Lesson in RomanceDiane
  15. 2014The DivorceYolanda Massey
  16. 2013Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)
  17. 2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)
  18. 2013Second ChancesMaria
  19. 2012Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)
  20. 2012JenniferDr. Fox
  21. 2012Let It ShineGail
  22. 2010Preacher's KidMya
  23. 2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
  24. 2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice)
  25. 2007The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
  26. 2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice)
  27. 2006DreamgirlsMelba Early
  28. 2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice)
  29. 2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice)
  30. 2005Spider-Man: The Venom SagaDetective Terri Lee (voice)
  31. 2003Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessie
  32. 2003Daredevil vs. Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)
  33. 2002Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain ShowdownDetective Terri Lee (voice)
  34. 2001The Poof PointMarigold Ballard
  35. 1999The WoodWoman in Cleaners
  36. 1997Under PressureSandy Tierra
  37. 1996The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAng
  38. 1995Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleTemba's Sister
  39. 1994Race to Freedom: The Underground RailroadMinnie
  40. 1993A Cool Like That ChristmasJarvis (voice)
  41. 1993Mouse Soup(Voice)
  42. 1992Stompin' at the SavoyElla Fitzgerald
  43. 1988I'm Gonna Git You SuckaCheryl