Dawnn Lewis
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1961-08-13
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003Bessie
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021Sharon SamuelsCelebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016Self
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010Self
The Last Sentinel
2007Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023Additional Voices (voice)
The Poof Point
2001Marigold Ballard
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022(voice)
Let It Shine
2012Gail
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022Additional Voices (voice)
Second Chances
2013Maria
Welcome to the Club
2022Ursula / Kaa (voice)
Under Pressure
1997Sandy Tierra
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994Minnie
A Lesson in Romance
2014Diane
Megachurch Murder
2015Lucille Williams
Dreamgirls
2006Melba Early
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006Mom (voice)