Dawnn Lewis
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-08-13
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Dawnn Lewis
Biography
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.
Also Known For
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Mar 18, 2003
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Dec 05, 2021
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Jun 24, 2016
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Feb 21, 2010
The Last Sentinel
May 19, 2007
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
May 03, 2023
The Poof Point
Sep 14, 2001
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Mar 01, 2022
Let It Shine
Jun 15, 2012
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Apr 22, 1997
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Jun 29, 2022
Second Chances
May 20, 2013
Welcome to the Club
Sep 08, 2022
Bad Day on the Block
Aug 22, 1997
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Feb 19, 1994
A Lesson in Romance
Feb 19, 2014
Megachurch Murder
Feb 07, 2015
Dreamgirls
Dec 25, 2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Mar 21, 2006
Blackjack Christmas
Dec 15, 2022
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Oct 24, 2006
The Cherokee Kid
Dec 14, 1996
Jennifer
Aug 24, 2012
Inside Out
Jun 17, 2015
Dino Time
Dec 07, 2012
Bunyan and Babe
Jan 12, 2017
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Feb 23, 2009
Mouse Soup
Jun 01, 1993
Monsters University
Jun 19, 2013
Revival!
Apr 19, 2019
A Cool Like That Christmas
Dec 23, 1993
Preacher's Kid
Jan 29, 2010
Stompin' at the Savoy
Apr 19, 1992
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Mar 10, 2020
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Nov 10, 1988
Toy Story of Terror!
Oct 16, 2013
The Divorce
Feb 04, 2014
Be the Light
Feb 08, 2020
The Wood
Jul 16, 1999
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Feb 25, 1995
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Nov 27, 2007
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Jul 07, 2021
A Different World
Sep 24, 1987
A Different World
Sep 24, 1987
Medical Investigation
Sep 09, 2004
Futurama
Mar 28, 1999
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Mar 19, 2002
Dream On
Jul 08, 1990
Static Shock
Sep 23, 2000
Sliders
Mar 22, 1995
Early Edition
Sep 28, 1996
King of the Hill
Jan 12, 1997
The Jamie Foxx Show
Aug 28, 1996
Girlfriends
Sep 11, 2000
CSI: NY
Sep 22, 2004
The Ready Room
Jan 25, 2019
The Boondocks
Nov 06, 2005
The Parent 'Hood
Jan 18, 1995
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
Sep 12, 1998
The Steve Harvey Show
Aug 25, 1996
C Bear and Jamal
Feb 03, 1996
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Sep 22, 1992
Battle of the Network Stars
Nov 13, 1976
Bruno the Kid
Sep 23, 1996
Reunion Road Trip
Jun 10, 2021
Glenn Martin, DDS
Aug 17, 2009
The Cleveland Show
Sep 27, 2009
The 10th Kingdom
Feb 27, 2000
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Aug 24, 2001
Black in the 80s
Feb 01, 2005
The Legend of Tarzan
Sep 03, 2001
Ozzy & Drix
Sep 14, 2002
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Sep 21, 1996
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Aug 24, 2001
Rick and Morty
Dec 02, 2013
9-1-1
Jan 03, 2018
Fired on Mars
Apr 20, 2023
Castle
Mar 09, 2009
One Tree Hill
Sep 23, 2003
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
Craig of the Creek
Mar 30, 2018
Stitchers
Jun 02, 2015
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
Better Call Saul
Feb 08, 2015
Doc McStuffins
Mar 23, 2012
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
Grey's Anatomy
Mar 27, 2005
This Is Us
Sep 20, 2016
Futurama
Mar 28, 1999
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mar 12, 1995
Legend of Master Legend
Mar 17, 2017
iZombie
Mar 17, 2015
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Oct 02, 2000
Spider-Man
Nov 19, 1994
The Cuphead Show!
Feb 18, 2022
Regular Show
Sep 06, 2010
Regular Show
Sep 06, 2010
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Aug 06, 2020
Veronica Mars
Sep 22, 2004
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Sep 18, 2014
Apple & Onion
Feb 23, 2018
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Ready Room
Jan 25, 2019
Strong Medicine
Jul 23, 2000
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
Rick and Morty
Dec 02, 2013
The Boys
Jul 25, 2019
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
The Simpsons
Dec 17, 1989
Futurama
Mar 28, 1999
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
May 17, 2024
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Oct 01, 1962
Breaking In
Apr 06, 2011