Dawnn Lewis
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.
Filmography
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Blackjack Christmas
Welcome to the Club
Minions: The Rise of Gru
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
Be the Light
Revival!
Bunyan and Babe
No Image
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
Inside Out
Megachurch Murder
A Lesson in Romance
The Divorce
Toy Story of Terror!
Monsters University
Second Chances
Dino Time
No Image
Jennifer
Let It Shine
Sinbad: Where U Been?
Preacher's Kid
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
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
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
The Poof Point
The Wood
Bad Day on the Block
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
The Cherokee Kid
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
A Cool Like That Christmas
Mouse Soup
Stompin' at the Savoy
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka