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.
Acting
- 2026A Different WorldJalessa Vinson-Taylor1 ep.
- 2026R.J. DeckerOfficer Penmar1 ep.
- 2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice)7 ep.
- 2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice)2 ep.
- 2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)1 ep.
- 2021Reunion Road TripSelf1 ep.
- 2020Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice)50 ep.
- 2020Solar OppositesVal Helsing (voice)2 ep.
- 2019The Ready RoomSelf2 ep.
- 2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice)27 ep.
- 2018Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)1 ep.
- 2018Apple & OnionPatty (voice)76 ep.
- 2017Legend of Master LegendTana1 ep.
- 2016This Is UsRosemary2 ep.
- 2015StitchersArlene Grant1 ep.
- 2015iZombieMama Leone4 ep.
- 2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent1 ep.
- 2013Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice)2 ep.
- 2012The Soul ManErika2 ep.
- 2012Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice)2 ep.
- 2011Breaking InJanet Jenkins1 ep.
- 2010Regular ShowDuck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)2 ep.
- 2009The Cleveland ShowMrs. Bailey (voice)2 ep.
- 2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)1 ep.
- 2008The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom4 ep.
- 2005The Boondocks(voice)3 ep.
- 2005Black in the 80sSelf3 ep.
- 2004CSI: NYWaitress1 ep.
- 2004Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon8 ep.
- 2004Medical InvestigationDr. Burton1 ep.
- 2003One Tree HillDenise Fields3 ep.
- 2002Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice)2 ep.
- 2002Andy Richter Controls the Universe1 ep.
- 2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)1 ep.
- 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy2 ep.
- 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice)1 ep.
- 2000Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)1 ep.
- 2000GirlfriendsLinda Dent2 ep.
- 2000The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll5 ep.
- 1999FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice)25 ep.
- 1998The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs44 ep.
- 1997King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice)2 ep.
- 1996Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice)1 ep.
- 1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice)3 ep.
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella1 ep.
- 1996The Steve Harvey ShowAlise Peyton1 ep.
- 1996C Bear and Jamal13 ep.
- 1995SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius1 ep.
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice)1 ep.
- 1995The Parent 'Hood1 ep.
- 1994Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)13 ep.
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperRobin Dumars22 ep.
- 1990Dream OnRema Hort3 ep.
- 1989The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert (voice)29 ep.
- 1987A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor119 ep.
- 1976Battle of the Network Stars1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1999FuturamaBrainormous (voice), Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad (voice)25 ep.
- 2017The Simpsons(voice), Bernice Hibbert (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)31 ep.
- 2026A Different WorldJalessa Vinson-Taylor1 ep.
- 2026The ViewSelf1 ep.
- 2026R.J. DeckerOfficer Penmar1 ep.
- 2025Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice)2 ep.
- 2024Celebrity Family FeudSelf - Contestant1 ep.
- 2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)7 ep.
- 2020The Ready RoomSelf4 ep.
- 2023Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)1 ep.
- 2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice)2 ep.
- 2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)1 ep.
- 2022Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake3 ep.
- 2015Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)2 ep.
- 2021Reunion Road TripSelf1 ep.
- 20219-1-1Danvers1 ep.
- 2020The BoysValerie1 ep.
- 2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice)14 ep.
- 2019Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon7 ep.
- 2018iZombieMama Leone4 ep.
- 2018This Is UsRosemary2 ep.
- 2017StitchersArlene Grant1 ep.
- 2016Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice)2 ep.
- 2015Better Call SaulJudge1 ep.
- 2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent1 ep.
- 2005The Boondocks(voice), Civil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice)3 ep.
- 2014CastleYvonne1 ep.
- 2012Regular ShowDuck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice), JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)2 ep.
- 2013The Soul ManErica, Erika2 ep.
- 2012Breaking InJanet Jenkins1 ep.
- 2012CSI: MiamiStacy McCann1 ep.
- 2010The Cleveland ShowMrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice)2 ep.
- 2010The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom4 ep.
- 2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)1 ep.
- 2008One Tree HillDenise Fields3 ep.
- 2007CSI: NYWaitress1 ep.
- 2004Medical InvestigationDr. Burton1 ep.
- 2004Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)1 ep.
- 2003GirlfriendsLinda Dent2 ep.
- 2003Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice)2 ep.
- 2003Strong MedicineDetective Wright1 ep.
- 2002Andy Richter Controls the Universe1 ep.
- 2002The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's Granny1 ep.
- 2002Grim & Evil1 ep.
- 2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)1 ep.
- 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice)1 ep.
- 1997King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice)2 ep.
- 1999Early EditionGayle Clark1 ep.
- 1999Nash BridgesWinifred Holt1 ep.
- 1999The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella1 ep.
- 1995Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)13 ep.
- 1997The Parent 'Hood1 ep.
- 1997SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius1 ep.
- 1997The Steve Harvey ShowAlise Peyton1 ep.
- 1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice)3 ep.
- 1996Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice)1 ep.
- 1996Dream OnRema Hort3 ep.
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice)1 ep.
- 1991The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 1988Battle of the Network Stars1 ep.
Also known as: دان لوییس · Dawn Lewis