
Acting
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 pe…

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

Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)

Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)

For Gunter’s Eyes Only
as (voice)

Blackjack Christmas
as Corrine Allen

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

Writing Around the Christmas Tree
as Sharon Samuels

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
as Chief (voice)

Be the Light
as Gladys

Revival!
as Cleo

R.J. Decker
as Officer Penmar · 1 ep.

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
as Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · 1 ep.

Fired on Mars
as Judith (voice) · 2 ep.

The Cuphead Show!
as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) · 1 ep.

Reunion Road Trip
as Self · 1 ep.

Solar Opposites
as Val Helsing (voice) · 1 ep.

Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Carol Freeman (voice) · 50 ep.

The Boys
as Valerie · 1 ep.

The Ready Room
1 ep.

9-1-1
as Danvers · 1 ep.
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022