Dawnn Lewis
Known For
Acting
Born
1961-08-13 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Most Known For
Grey's Anatomy
as Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert (voice)
The Simpsons
as Texxon Customer (voice)
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice)
The Simpsons
as Mrs. McBride (voice)
The Simpsons
as Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice)
The Simpsons
as (voice)
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice)
The Simpsons
as Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
as Lenora Carter (voice)
The Simpsons
as Hotshot lawyer (voice)
The Simpsons
as Cannabis Influencer (voice)
The Simpsons
as Flight Attendant (voice)
The Simpsons
as Court Bailiff (voice)
The Simpsons
as Opal (voice)
The Simpsons
as Party guest (voice)
The Simpsons
as Bernice Hibbert / Pam / Perimenopause: The Musical Singer (voice)
Rick and Morty
as Additional Voices (voice)
Rick and Morty
as Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Boys
as Valerie