
Actor
Dawnn Lewis
Born 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 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

Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice) · 2013

The Boys
Valerie · 2019

Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice) · 2015

Better Call Saul
Judge · 2015

Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake · 2005

The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice) · 1989

Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) · 1999

Regular Show
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) · 2010

Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice) · 2013

9-1-1
Danvers · 2018

iZombie
Mama Leone · 2015

Castle
Yvonne · 2009

This Is Us
Rosemary · 2016

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice) · 2022

Spider-Man
Detective Terri Lee (voice) · 1994

CSI: Miami
Stacy McCann · 2002

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Grim's Granny · 2001

Veronica Mars
Marcia Langdon · 2004

Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice) · 2020

Toy Story of Terror!
Delivery Lady (voice) · 2013

One Tree Hill
Denise Fields · 2003

Futurama: Bender's Big Score
LaBarbara Conrad (voice) · 2007

CSI: NY
Waitress · 2004

King of the Hill
Sharona Johnson (voice) · 1997