Dawnn Lewis Biography (1960-)

Born August 13, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY; daughter of Carl and Joyce Lewis. Addresses: Agent: The Gage Group, 14724 Ventura Blvd., Suite 505, Los Angeles, CA 91403.; Office: Morning Jewel, Inc., P.O. Box 56718, Sherman Oaks, CA91413.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, writer, songwriter, singer
Birth Details
August 13, 1960
Brooklyn, New York, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Cheryl, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, United Artists, 1988
  • Voice of Detective Terri Lee, Spider-Man: Sins of the Father (animated), 1996
  • Voice of Di Archer, Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (animated),1996
  • Sandy Tierra, Bad Day on the Block (also known as Under Pressure), New City Releasing, 1997
  • Woman in cleaners, The Wood, Paramount, 1999
  • Nicolas, 2001
  • Paula, Before Now, Paramount, 2002
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Jaleesa Vinson Taylor, A Different World, NBC, 1987-1992
  • Robin Dumars, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, ABC, 1992-1993
  • Voice of grandma, C-Bear and Jamal (animated), Fox, 1996
  • Voice of Di Archer, Bruno the Kid (animated), syndicated, 1996
  • Voice of Lieutenant Terri Lee, Spider-Man (animated), Fox, 1996-1997
  • Movies
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Stompin' at the Savoy, CBS, 1992
  • Voice, Yuletide in the 'hood, 1993
  • Minnie, Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad, Black Entertainment Television and The Family Channel, 1994
  • Stagecoach Mary, Love Gang, The Cherokee Kid, HBO, 1996
  • Marigold Ballard, The Poof Point, The Disney Channel, 2001
  • Miniseries
  • Blabberwort the Troll, The 10th Kingdom (also known as Das 10teKoenigreich and Das Zehnte Koenigreich), NBC, 2000
  • Specials
  • NBC team, Battle of the Network Stars #19, 1988
  • Herself, "The Magical World of Disney," The Wonderful World of Disney, NBC, 1988
  • Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes, NBC, 1989
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1989
  • The 10th Annual American Black Achievement Awards, syndicated, 1989
  • Motown 30: What's Goin' On!, CBS, 1990
  • Celebrate the Soul of American Music, syndicated, 1991
  • The 7th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, syndicated, 1992
  • Voice of Javis, A Cool Like That Christmas (animated), Fox, 1993
  • The 35th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1993
  • The American Music Awards, ABC, 1994
  • Voice of Temba's sister, Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (animated), ABC, 1995
  • Voice of Princess Sonye, The Valiant Little Tailor: An Animated Special from the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" Series (animated), HBO, 2001
  • Hollywood Unites: An E! News Special, E! Entertainment Television,2001
  • Pilots
  • Linda, Momz' Home, UPN, 1996
  • Episodic
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, NBC, 1991
  • Mrs. Lowman, "Daisy's Secret," The Faculty, ABC, 1996
  • Alise Peyton, "Coming to Chicago," The Steve Harvey Show, The WB,1997
  • Dr. Natalie Sylvius, "The Breeder," Sliders, Fox, 1997
  • Dr. Natalie Sylvius, "The Last of Eden," Sliders, Fox, 1997
  • Janice Rhodes, "Elegy for a Dream," The Burning Zone, UPN, 1997
  • Voice of Miss Johnson, "Plastic White Female," King of the Hill (animated), Fox, 1997
  • Bernadette, "Father Wendell," The Parent 'Hood, The WB, 1997
  • Voice of Hybrid, "Mission: Incredible," The Incredible Hulk (animated), 1997
  • Counselor, "Scareder than a Mug," The Jamie Foxx Show, The WB, 1999
  • Winifred Holt, "Resurrection," Nash Bridges, CBS, 1999
  • Gayle Clark, "Number One with a Bullet," Early Edition, CBS, 1999
  • Voice of Sharona, "Wings of the Dope," King of the Hill (animated), Fox, 1999
  • Voice of LaBarbara Conrad, "A Flight to Remember," Futurama (animated), Fox, 1999
  • Voice of LaBarbara Conrad, "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back," Futurama, Fox, 2000
  • Gail Williams, "Love Is Love," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2000
  • Gail Williams, "Lighten Up, Rene," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2000
  • Voice of Mary, "Panic on Bathyos," Buzz Lightyear of Star Command(animated), syndicated, 2000
  • Naoh, "Tarzan and the Eagle's Feather," The Legend of Tarzan, 2001
  • Gail Williams, "10 Days? Are You Crazy?," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2001
  • Gail Williams, "Tick, Tick, Tick," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2001
  • Gail Williams, "It's Not Just a Word: Parts 1 & 2," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2001
  • Herself, "'Rock' My World," Rendez-vous, 2002
  • Gail Williams, "Call Him Macaroni," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2002
  • Also appeared as voice of Princess Senge, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (animated), HBO; as voice, Kid 'N' Play (animated); in Dream On.
  • Television Work
  • Series
  • Theme song performer and night club music arranger, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, ABC, 1992
  • Additional voices, The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs (animated), 1998
  • Pilots
  • Executive producer, Black Jaq, ABC, 1998
  • Stage Appearances
  • The Street of the Sun, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1997
  • Angelique, The Marriage, Stage 52, Los Angeles, 2000
  • Black Woman's Blues, Regency West, Los Angeles, 2001
  • Also appeared as Smitty, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, San Diego Rep, San Diego, CA; in Sisters in Spirit, U.S. cities; Money Notes, off-Broadway production; Shades of Harlem, off-Broadway production; Tap Dance Kid, U.S. cities.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Worth Waiting For, 2001
  • Also associated with Messiah: A Soulful Celebration and Take 6's So Much to Say.
  • WRITINGS
  • Television Pilots
  • (And story) Black Jaq, 1998
  • Television Theme Songs
  • Series
  • A Different World, NBC, 1987

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Jet, June 7, 1993, p. 18