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 Y
Born
Aug 13, 1961
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
46 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.1
Known For
Inside Out
2015
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
2006
as Melba Early
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Let It Shine
2012
as Gail
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Cheryl
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
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