Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Born August 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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 pe…
Known For · 40 titles
Grey's Anatomy
Rick and Morty
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Simpsons
The Boys
King of the Hill
CSI: Miami
Regular Show
Castle
9-1-1
One Tree Hill
Futurama
Better Call Saul
The View
This Is Us
CSI: NY
Strong Medicine
Veronica Mars
Girlfriends
Sliders
Doc McStuffins
Nash Bridges
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Craig of the Creek
Spider-Man
Celebrity Family Feud
Solar Opposites
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Cleveland Show
Early Edition
Inside Out
iZombie
Star Trek: Lower Decks
A Different World
The Boondocks
Minions: The Rise of Gru
The Soul Man
The Steve Harvey Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command