Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Born August 13, 1961 · 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.
Films (43)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Welcome to the Club
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Be the Light
2020
Revival!
2018
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
Inside Out
2015
Megachurch Murder
2015
A Lesson in Romance
2014
The Divorce
2014
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Monsters University
2013
Second Chances
2013
Dino Time
2012
Jennifer
2012
Let It Shine
2012
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
Preacher's Kid
2010
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
The Last Sentinel
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Dreamgirls
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
The Poof Point
2001
The Wood
1999
Under Pressure
1997
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Mouse Soup
1993
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988