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
Better Call Saul
2015 · TV
Rick and Morty
2013 · TV
Regular Show
2010 · TV
The Boys
2019 · TV
Futurama
1999 · TV
Spider-Man
1994 · TV
The Boondocks
2005 · TV
9-1-1
2018 · TV
This Is Us
2016 · TV
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · TV
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001 · TV
The Simpsons
1989 · TV
Craig of the Creek
2018 · TV
Castle
2009 · TV
The Cuphead Show!
2022 · TV
Static Shock
2000 · TV
Carmen Sandiego
2019 · TV
iZombie
2015 · TV
Solar Opposites
2020 · TV
One Tree Hill
2003 · TV
Veronica Mars
2004 · TV
Ozzy & Drix
2002 · TV
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024 · TV
CSI: Miami
2002 · TV
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020 · TV
Sliders
1995 · TV
The 10th Kingdom
2000 · TV
R.J. Decker
2026 · TV
King of the Hill
1997 · TV
Legend of Master Legend
2017 · TV
Strong Medicine
2000 · TV
Early Edition
1996 · TV
CSI: NY
2004 · TV
Girlfriends
2000 · TV
Black in the 80s
2005 · TV
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002 · TV
The Parent 'Hood
1995 · TV
Bruno the Kid
1996 · TV
C Bear and Jamal
1996 · TV
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · TV
Battle of the Network Stars
1976 · TV
The Steve Harvey Show
1996 · TV
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998 · TV
Fired on Mars
2023 · TV
A Different World
1987 · TV
Medical Investigation
2004 · TV
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 · TV
Dream On
1990 · TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · TV
The Legend of Tarzan
2001 · TV
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · TV
The Soul Man
2012 · TV
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · TV
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996 · TV
Apple & Onion
2018 · TV
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · TV
Stitchers
2015 · TV
Breaking In
2011 · TV
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · TV
Nash Bridges
1996 · TV