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

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