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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
as Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
Dreamgirls
as Melba Early
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Welcome to the Club
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Let It Shine
as Gail
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as Additional Voices (voice)
