Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Born 1961-08-13 · 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.
Known for
Inside Out
2015 · Movie
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Movie
Monsters University
2013 · Movie
Dreamgirls
2006 · Movie
Let It Shine
2012 · Movie
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · Movie
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · Movie
The Wood
1999 · Movie
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Movie
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Movie
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Movie
Welcome to the Club
2022 · Movie
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997 · Movie
Dino Time
2012 · Movie
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006 · Movie
Second Chances
2013 · Movie
The Cherokee Kid
1996 · Movie
Preacher's Kid
2010 · Movie
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022 · Movie
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020 · Movie
Bunyan and Babe
2017 · Movie
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Movie
Under Pressure
1997 · Movie
A Lesson in Romance
2014 · Movie
Mouse Soup
1993 · Movie
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994 · Movie
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003 · Movie
Toy Story of Terror!
2013 · Movie
The Poof Point
2001 · Movie
Blackjack Christmas
2022 · Movie
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995 · Movie
Megachurch Murder
2015 · Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007 · Movie
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010 · Movie
The Last Sentinel
2007 · Movie
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021 · Movie
Be the Light
2020 · Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006 · Movie
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992 · Movie
Revival!
2018 · Movie
The Divorce
2014 · Movie