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Variety (1964) / A Trip to the Moon (1902) / The Art of the Moving Picture / Peaks of Japanese Cinema / Variety (1948) / The Mark of Zorro (1920) / A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture / The French New Wave / Screenland (1947) / The Lost World (1925) / Writing the Photoplay / Silent Cinema & the Avant-Garde / Cine-Mundial (1946) / He Walked by Night (1948) /
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Dawnn Lewis
Born
13 August 1961
Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Acting

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 You Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.

As actor

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023 · Additional Voices (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022 · (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022 · Additional Voices (voice)
Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

2022 · Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Blackjack Christmas

Blackjack Christmas

2022 · Corrine Allen
Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021 · Sharon Samuels
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021 · Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

2020 · Chief (voice)
Be the Light

Be the Light

2020 · Gladys
Revival!

Revival!

2018 · Cleo
Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe

2017 · Maybelle (voice)

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

2016 · Self
Megachurch Murder

Megachurch Murder

2015 · Lucille Williams
Inside Out

Inside Out

2015 · Additional Voices (voice)
A Lesson in Romance

A Lesson in Romance

2014 · Diane
The Divorce

The Divorce

2014 · Yolanda Massey
Second Chances

Second Chances

2013 · Maria
Monsters University

Monsters University

2013 · Additional Voices (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

2013 · Delivery Lady (voice)
Let It Shine

Let It Shine

2012 · Gail

Jennifer

2012 · Dr. Fox
Dino Time

Dino Time

2012 · Additional Voices (voice)
Sinbad: Where U Been?

Sinbad: Where U Been?

2010 · Self
Preacher's Kid

Preacher's Kid

2010 · Mya
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009 · LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel

2007 · Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007 · LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

2007 · Carolyn Baker (voice)
Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

2006 · Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006 · Mom (voice)