Dawnn Lewis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

125

Gender

Female

Birthday

1961-08-13 (64 years old)

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.

Known For

  • Grey's Anatomy

    Grey's Anatomy

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Castle

    Castle

  • 9-1-1

    9-1-1

  • The Boys

    The Boys

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Regular Show

    Regular Show

  • Regular Show

    Regular Show

  • Better Call Saul

    Better Call Saul

  • King of the Hill

    King of the Hill

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • One Tree Hill

    One Tree Hill

  • CSI: NY

    CSI: NY

  • iZombie

    iZombie

  • This Is Us

    This Is Us

  • Strong Medicine

    Strong Medicine

  • The Boondocks

    The Boondocks

  • Spider-Man

    Spider-Man

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

    The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

  • The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

    The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

  • Craig of the Creek

    Craig of the Creek

  • Veronica Mars

    Veronica Mars

  • Sliders

    Sliders

  • The Ready Room

    The Ready Room

  • The Ready Room

    The Ready Room

  • Inside Out

    Inside Out

  • A Different World

    A Different World

  • Star Trek: Lower Decks

    Star Trek: Lower Decks

  • Early Edition

    Early Edition

  • The Cleveland Show

    The Cleveland Show

  • Doc McStuffins

    Doc McStuffins

  • The Steve Harvey Show

    The Steve Harvey Show

  • The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

  • The Cuphead Show!

    The Cuphead Show!

  • The Legend of Tarzan

    The Legend of Tarzan

  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

  • Dream On

    Dream On

  • Apple & Onion

    Apple & Onion

  • Monsters University

    Monsters University

  • Static Shock

    Static Shock

  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

  • Minions: The Rise of Gru

    Minions: The Rise of Gru

  • The Parent 'Hood

    The Parent 'Hood

  • Stitchers

    Stitchers

  • The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

    The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

  • The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

    The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

  • Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

  • Ozzy & Drix

    Ozzy & Drix

  • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

  • Battle of the Network Stars

    Battle of the Network Stars

  • Glenn Martin, DDS

    Glenn Martin, DDS

  • The Soul Man

    The Soul Man

  • The Soul Man

    The Soul Man

  • Medical Investigation

    Medical Investigation

  • Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

  • Let It Shine

    Let It Shine

  • The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

    The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

  • Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

    Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

  • Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

    Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

  • The Poof Point

    The Poof Point

  • Breaking In

    Breaking In

  • The Last Sentinel

    The Last Sentinel

  • Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

    Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

  • Second Chances

    Second Chances

  • Fired on Mars

    Fired on Mars

  • The 10th Kingdom

    The 10th Kingdom

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

    Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

  • Dino Time

    Dino Time

  • Bruno the Kid

    Bruno the Kid

  • Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

    Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

  • Welcome to the Club

    Welcome to the Club

  • A Different World

    A Different World

  • Andy Richter Controls the Universe

    Andy Richter Controls the Universe

  • Revival!

    Revival!

  • The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

    The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

  • The Cherokee Kid

    The Cherokee Kid

  • Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

    Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

  • Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

    Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

  • Futurama: Bender's Big Score

    Futurama: Bender's Big Score

  • Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

    Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

  • I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

  • The Wood

    The Wood

  • Megachurch Murder

    Megachurch Murder

  • Mouse Soup

    Mouse Soup

  • A Lesson in Romance

    A Lesson in Romance

  • A Cool Like That Christmas

    A Cool Like That Christmas

  • Bad Day on the Block

    Bad Day on the Block

  • Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

    Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

  • Stompin' at the Savoy

    Stompin' at the Savoy

  • C Bear and Jamal

    C Bear and Jamal

  • Black in the 80s

    Black in the 80s

  • Be the Light

    Be the Light

  • Reunion Road Trip

    Reunion Road Trip

  • Bunyan and Babe

    Bunyan and Babe

  • Jennifer

    Jennifer

  • The Divorce

    The Divorce

  • Preacher's Kid

    Preacher's Kid

  • Legend of Master Legend

    Legend of Master Legend

  • Blackjack Christmas

    Blackjack Christmas

  • For Gunter’s Eyes Only

    For Gunter’s Eyes Only

  • Toy Story of Terror!

    Toy Story of Terror!

  • Sinbad: Where U Been?

    Sinbad: Where U Been?

  • Writing Around the Christmas Tree

    Writing Around the Christmas Tree

  • Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

    Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies