Dawnn Lewis
Biography
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.
Known For
Inside Out
Additional Voices (voice)
The Boys
Valerie
Monsters University
Additional Voices (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
Jamarah Blake
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice) / Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert (voice) / (voice) / Lenora Carter (voice) / Cannabis Influencer (voice) / Opal (voice) / Texxon Customer (voice) / Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice) / Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) / Flight Attendant (voice) / Hotshot lawyer (voice) / Party guest (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) / Court Bailiff (voice) / Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) / Mrs. McBride (voice)
Better Call Saul
Judge
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Additional Voices (voice)