Dawnn Lewis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

133

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 Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Boys

    The Boys

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Castle

    Castle

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • 9-1-1

    9-1-1

  • CSI: Miami

    CSI: Miami

  • Regular Show

    Regular Show

  • Regular Show

    Regular Show

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Futurama

    Futurama

  • Better Call Saul

    Better Call Saul

  • King of the Hill

    King of the Hill

  • One Tree Hill

    One Tree Hill

  • CSI: NY

    CSI: NY

  • This Is Us

    This Is Us

  • 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

  • iZombie

    iZombie

  • The Cuphead Show!

    The Cuphead Show!

  • Inside Out

    Inside Out

  • Veronica Mars

    Veronica Mars

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • Strong Medicine

    Strong Medicine

  • Craig of the Creek

    Craig of the Creek

  • Star Trek: Lower Decks

    Star Trek: Lower Decks

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • The Boondocks

    The Boondocks

  • Sliders

    Sliders

  • A Different World

    A Different World

  • The Steve Harvey Show

    The Steve Harvey Show

  • Nash Bridges

    Nash Bridges

  • Doc McStuffins

    Doc McStuffins

  • Spider-Man

    Spider-Man

  • The Cleveland Show

    The Cleveland Show

  • Early Edition

    Early Edition

  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

  • Monsters University

    Monsters University

  • Minions: The Rise of Gru

    Minions: The Rise of Gru

  • Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

  • Static Shock

    Static Shock

  • Celebrity Family Feud

    Celebrity Family Feud

  • The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

    The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

  • The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

    The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

  • Apple & Onion

    Apple & Onion

  • Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

    Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

  • The Legend of Tarzan

    The Legend of Tarzan

  • The Secret Life of the American Teenager

    The Secret Life of the American Teenager

  • Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

    Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

  • The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

  • Dream On

    Dream On

  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

  • Stitchers

    Stitchers

  • Glenn Martin, DDS

    Glenn Martin, DDS

  • Medical Investigation

    Medical Investigation

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

    Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

  • The 10th Kingdom

    The 10th Kingdom

  • The Ready Room

    The Ready Room

  • The Ready Room

    The Ready Room

  • Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

  • The Parent 'Hood

    The Parent 'Hood

  • Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

    Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

  • Dino Time

    Dino Time

  • Ozzy & Drix

    Ozzy & Drix

  • Battle of the Network Stars

    Battle of the Network Stars

  • A Lesson in Romance

    A Lesson in Romance

  • The Soul Man

    The Soul Man

  • The Soul Man

    The Soul Man

  • The Last Sentinel

    The Last Sentinel

  • The Wood

    The Wood

  • Bruno the Kid

    Bruno the Kid

  • Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

    Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

  • Revival!

    Revival!

  • Second Chances

    Second Chances

  • Breaking In

    Breaking In

  • The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

    The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

  • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

  • Blackjack Christmas

    Blackjack Christmas

  • Andy Richter Controls the Universe

    Andy Richter Controls the Universe

  • Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

    Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

  • Let It Shine

    Let It Shine

  • Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

    Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

  • Fired on Mars

    Fired on Mars

  • Futurama: Bender's Big Score

    Futurama: Bender's Big Score

  • Megachurch Murder

    Megachurch Murder

  • I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

  • Welcome to the Club

    Welcome to the Club

  • The Cherokee Kid

    The Cherokee Kid

  • Jennifer

    Jennifer

  • Bad Day on the Block

    Bad Day on the Block

  • C Bear and Jamal

    C Bear and Jamal

  • The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

    The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

  • A Cool Like That Christmas

    A Cool Like That Christmas

  • The Poof Point

    The Poof Point

  • Preacher's Kid

    Preacher's Kid

  • Bunyan and Babe

    Bunyan and Babe

  • Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

    Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

  • Black in the 80s

    Black in the 80s

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

    Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

    Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

  • Be the Light

    Be the Light

  • For Gunter’s Eyes Only

    For Gunter’s Eyes Only

  • A Different World

    A Different World

  • Stompin' at the Savoy

    Stompin' at the Savoy

  • Legend of Master Legend

    Legend of Master Legend

  • Reunion Road Trip

    Reunion Road Trip

  • Sinbad: Where U Been?

    Sinbad: Where U Been?

  • The Divorce

    The Divorce

  • Writing Around the Christmas Tree

    Writing Around the Christmas Tree

  • Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

    Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

  • Toy Story of Terror!

    Toy Story of Terror!

  • Mouse Soup

    Mouse Soup