Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Acting

Born August 13, 1961 · 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 198…

Known for

Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

2005

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

2013

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

2013

The Boys

The Boys

2019

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

Acting(110)

2026R.J. DeckerOfficer Penmar

2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice)

2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)

2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice)

2022Blackjack ChristmasCorrine Allen

2022Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)

2022Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)

2022For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)

2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

2021Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon Samuels

2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)

2021Reunion Road TripSelf

2020Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice)

2020Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)

2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)

2020Be the LightGladys

2019The BoysValerie

2019The Ready RoomSelf

2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice)

2018Revival!Cleo

2018Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice)

2018Apple & OnionPatty (voice)

20189-1-1Danvers

2017Legend of Master LegendTana

2017Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)

2016This Is UsRosemary

2016Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original MoviesSelf

2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf - Contestant

2015Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)

2015StitchersArlene Grant

2015iZombieMama Leone

2015Better Call SaulJudge

2015Megachurch MurderLucille Williams

2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent

2014A Lesson in RomanceDiane

2014The DivorceYolanda Massey

2013Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice)

2013Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)

2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)

2013Second ChancesMaria

2012Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)

2012JenniferDr. Fox

2012The Soul ManErika

2012Let It ShineGail

2012Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice)

2011Breaking InJanet Jenkins

2010Regular ShowJB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)

2010Sinbad: Where U Been?Self

2010Preacher's KidMya

2009The Cleveland ShowMrs. Bailey (voice)

2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice)

2009CastleYvonne

2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

2008The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom

2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice)

2007The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice)

2006DreamgirlsMelba Early

2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice)

2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice)

2005The Boondocks

2005Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake

2005Black in the 80s

2004CSI: NYWaitress

2004Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon

2004Medical InvestigationDr. Burton

2003One Tree HillDenise Fields

2003Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessie

2002CSI: MiamiStacy McCann

2002Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice)

2002Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2001The Poof PointMarigold Ballard

2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice)

2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's Granny

2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice)

2000Static ShockBrickhouse (voice)

2000GirlfriendsLinda Dent

2000Strong MedicineDetective Wright

2000The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll

1999The WoodWoman in Cleaners

1999FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice)

1998The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

1997Under PressureSandy Tierra

1997The ViewSelf

1997Bruno the Kid: The Animated MovieDi Archer (voice) (archive footage)

1997King of the HillSharona Johnson (voice)

1996The Cherokee KidStagecoach Mary, Love GAng

1996Early EditionGayle Clark

1996Bruno the KidDi Archer (voice)

1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSheeva (voice)

1996The Jamie Foxx ShowDr. Kanella

1996The Steve Harvey ShowAlise Peyton

1996Nash BridgesWinifred Holt

1996C Bear and Jamal

1995SlidersDr. Natalie Sylvius

1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Songe (voice)

1995Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleTemba's Sister

1995The Parent 'Hood

1994Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)

1994Race to Freedom: The Underground RailroadMinnie

1993A Cool Like That ChristmasJarvis (voice)

1993Mouse Soup(Voice)

1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperRobin Dumars

1992Stompin' at the SavoyElla Fitzgerald

1990Dream OnRema Hort

1989The SimpsonsBernice Hibbert (voice)

1988I'm Gonna Git You SuckaCheryl

1987A Different WorldJaleesa Vinson-Taylor

1976Battle of the Network Stars

1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest

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