Dawnn Lewis
Known for: Actress
Born: 13 August 1961 (age 65), Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits: 60+ titles
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.
Filmography
A Different World
R.J. Decker
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Fired on Mars
Blackjack Christmas
Welcome to the Club
Minions: The Rise of Gru
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
The Cuphead Show!
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Solar Opposites
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Be the Light
The Boys
The Ready Room
Carmen Sandiego
Revival!
Craig of the Creek
Apple & Onion
9-1-1
Legend of Master Legend
Bunyan and Babe
This Is Us
Inside Out
Stitchers
iZombie
Better Call Saul
Megachurch Murder
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
A Lesson in Romance
The Divorce
Rick and Morty
Toy Story of Terror!
Monsters University
Second Chances
Dino Time
Jennifer
The Soul Man
Let It Shine
Doc McStuffins
Breaking In
Regular Show
Preacher's Kid
The Cleveland Show
Glenn Martin, DDS
Castle
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
The Last Sentinel
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Dreamgirls
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Boondocks
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Grey's Anatomy