Dawnn Lewis
Actress · Voice actress
65 years (Aug 13, 1961)Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Dawnn Lewis turns into a familiar face with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Most of the work sits in animation. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Inside Out' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Additional Voices. She appears in 'The Simpsons' too.
Dawnn Lewis
Actress · Voice actress
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Dawnn Lewis turns into a familiar face with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Most of the work sits in animation. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Inside Out' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Additional Voices. She appears in 'The Simpsons' too.
33 Movies
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Inside Out
2015
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Monsters University
2013
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Plays Melba Early
Dreamgirls
2006
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Plays LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Dino Time
2012
Plays Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Plays Cheryl
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Plays Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Welcome to the Club
2022
Plays LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Plays Bessie
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
Plays Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003
Plays Cleo
Revival!
2018
Plays Maybelle (voice)
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Plays Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005
Plays Woman in Cleaners
The Wood
1999
Plays Mya
Preacher's Kid
2010
Plays Gladys
Be the Light
2020
Plays Sandy Tierra
Under Pressure
1997
Plays Chief (voice)
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Plays Mom (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Plays Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
The Last Sentinel
2007
Plays Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002
Plays (voice)
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Plays Jarvis (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Plays Lucille Williams
Megachurch Murder
2015
Plays Temba's Sister
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Plays Delivery Lady (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
57 TV Shows
Plays Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
A Different World
1987
Plays Patty (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
Plays Carol Freeman (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Plays Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Chief (voice)
Carmen Sandiego
2019
Plays LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
Futurama
1999
Plays Robin Dumars
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Spider-Man
1994
Plays Marcia Langdon
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Plays Blabberwort the Troll
The 10th Kingdom
2000
Plays Mama Leone
iZombie
2015
Plays Lauren's Mom
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
Plays Self
Black in the 80s
2005
Plays Rema Hort
Dream On
1990
Plays Sheeva (voice)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
Plays Civil Rights Protester (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Plays Denise Fields
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Jamarah Blake
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Judith (voice)
Fired on Mars
2023
Plays Grim's Granny
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Plays Cilia Tyson (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
2002
Plays Grandma McStuffins (voice)
Doc McStuffins
2012
Plays Erika
The Soul Man
2012
Plays Mrs. Bailey (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
Plays JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice)
Regular Show
2010
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
Plays Sharona Johnson (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Linda Dent
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Rosemary
This Is Us
2016
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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Full Filmography
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
2026Season 38
A Different World
Jalessa Vinson-Taylor
2026Season 1
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2026Season 11
R.J. Decker
Officer Penmar
2026Season 1
Solar Opposites
Opossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice)
2025Season 6
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
2025Season 37
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2025Season 10
The Simpsons
Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
2024Season 36
Futurama
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
2024Season 9
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dawnn Lewis and where are they from?
Dawnn Lewis is 65 years old, born on August 13, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dawnn Lewis?
Dawnn Lewis is best known for roles in Inside Out, Monsters University, Minions: The Rise of Gru.
How many movies has Dawnn Lewis been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Dawnn Lewis has appeared in 33 movies and 56 TV shows.
What was Dawnn Lewis's first movie?
The career of Dawnn Lewis began with I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988).
What is Dawnn Lewis's most recent movie or series?
Dawnn Lewis's most recent release is A Different World, which premiered on September 24, 2026.
What TV shows has Dawnn Lewis appeared in?
On television, Dawnn Lewis has appeared in The Boys, Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Grey's Anatomy.
Dawnn Lewis
1961-08-13 · 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.