Dawnn Lewis

Acting

Born Aug 13, 1961

From 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.

Dawnn Lewis

Known For

Inside Out

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Monsters University

Dreamgirls

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Preacher's Kid

Welcome to the Club

The Wood

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Filmography — Acting

Inside Out

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Monsters University

Dreamgirls

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Preacher's Kid

Welcome to the Club

The Wood

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

Let It Shine

Dino Time

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Under Pressure

The Last Sentinel

The Cherokee Kid

Bunyan and Babe

A Lesson in Romance

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Second Chances

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Stompin' at the Savoy

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Megachurch Murder

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

A Cool Like That Christmas

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

The Divorce

Be the Light

The Poof Point

Revival!

Jennifer

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Blackjack Christmas

Mouse Soup

Toy Story of Terror!