Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

  • Birthday: 1961-08-13
  • Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Dawnn Lewis (born January 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Regina Jones on the NBC comedy series A Different World, Dr. Sydney Davenport on the UPN medical drama series Chicago Hope, and Captain Kathryn Hays on the Syfy science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan, where she studied theater. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Lewis's first major television role was as Regina Jones on A Different World. She also had a recurring role as Dr. Sydney Davenport on Chicago Hope. In 2004, she began starring as Captain Kathryn Hays on Battlestar Galactica. Lewis is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) tall.

Filmography

Jennifer

2012

As Dr. Fox

Blackjack Christmas

2022

As Corrine Allen

The Poof Point

2001

As Marigold Ballard

Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One

2023

As Additional Voices (voice)

Revival!

2019

As Cleo

Let It Shine

2012

As Gail

Second Chances

2013

As Maria

Mouse Soup

1993

As (Voice)

Be the Light

2020

As Gladys

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022

As (voice)

Welcome to the Club

2022

As Ursula / Kaa (voice)

The Last Sentinel

2007

As Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)

Sinbad: Where U Been?

2010

As Herself

A Cool Like That Christmas

1993

As Jarvis (voice)

The Divorce

2014

As Yolanda Massey

The Simpsons: The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021

As Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021

As Sharon Samuels

Bad Day on the Block

1997

As Sandy Tierra

Bunyan and Babe

2017

As Maybelle (voice)

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997

As Di Archer (voice)

Megachurch Murder

2015

As Lucille Williams

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992

As Ella Fitzgerald

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995

As Temba's Sister

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009

As LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007

As LaBarbara Conrad (voice)

The Cherokee Kid

1996

As Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006

As Mom (voice)

A Lesson in Romance

2014

As Diane

Toy Story of Terror!

2013

As Delivery Lady (voice)

The Wood

1999

As Woman in Cleaners

Dreamgirls

2006

As Melba Early

Preacher's Kid

2010

As Mya

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

As Additional Voices (voice)

Monsters University

2013

As Additional Voices (voice)

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