

Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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.
The Filmography


The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Megachurch Murder

Second Chances

Let It Shine

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

The Last Sentinel

The Poof Point

Bad Day on the Block

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

A Cool Like That Christmas

Mouse Soup

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
