Dawnn Lewis
Acting · Born 1961-08-13 · age 64 · 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.
Titles
Inside Out
The Boys
Monsters University
Rick and Morty
Grey's Anatomy
The Simpsons
Better Call Saul
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Futurama
iZombie
9-1-1
Regular Show
Castle
CSI: Miami
This Is Us
Spider-Man
Dreamgirls
Toy Story of Terror!
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
CSI: NY
Veronica Mars
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
King of the Hill
Solar Opposites
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
One Tree Hill
The Boondocks
Sliders
The Cleveland Show
Star Trek: Lower Decks
The Cuphead Show!
Let It Shine
The 10th Kingdom
Craig of the Creek
Stitchers
Static Shock
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Welcome to the Club
Carmen Sandiego
Early Edition
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
The Wood
Nash Bridges
The Legend of Tarzan
Dino Time
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Breaking In
A Different World
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Doc McStuffins
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Ozzy & Drix
Under Pressure
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Girlfriends
Dream On