Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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.
Born: August 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Filmography (87)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Fired on Mars
2023
Welcome to the Club
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
The Cuphead Show!
2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Solar Opposites
2020
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
The Boys
2019
The Ready Room
2019
Craig of the Creek
2018
Apple & Onion
2018
9-1-1
2018
Bunyan and Babe
2017
This Is Us
2016
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Inside Out
2015
Stitchers
2015
iZombie
2015
Better Call Saul
2015
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
A Lesson in Romance
2014
Rick and Morty
2013
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Monsters University
2013
Second Chances
2013
Dino Time
2012
The Soul Man
2012
Let It Shine
2012
Doc McStuffins
2012
Breaking In
2011
Regular Show
2010
Preacher's Kid
2010
The Cleveland Show
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Castle
2009
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
The Last Sentinel
2007
Dreamgirls
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
The Boondocks
2005
Grey's Anatomy
2005
CSI: NY
2004
Veronica Mars
2004
Medical Investigation
2004
One Tree Hill
2003
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
CSI: Miami
2002
Ozzy & Drix
2002
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
The Poof Point
2001
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Static Shock
2000
Girlfriends
2000
Strong Medicine
2000
The 10th Kingdom
2000
The Wood
1999
Futurama
1999
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Under Pressure
1997
King of the Hill
1997
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Early Edition
1996
Bruno the Kid
1996
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Nash Bridges
1996
Sliders
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Spider-Man
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Dream On
1990
The Simpsons
1989
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
A Different World
1987
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962