Dawnn Lewis

Born: 1961-08-13, 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.

Filmography

• The Simpsons (1989)
• Grey's Anatomy (2005)
• Rick and Morty (2013)
• Regular Show (2010)
• Futurama (1999)
• Castle (2009)
• The Boys (2019)
• 9-1-1 (2018)
• King of the Hill (1997)
• Better Call Saul (2015)
• CSI: NY (2004)
• This Is Us (2016)
• Craig of the Creek (2018)
• Veronica Mars (2004)
• Doc McStuffins (2012)
• The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001)
• The Cleveland Show (2009)
• Girlfriends (2000)
• Inside Out (2015)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
• A Different World (1987)
• Strong Medicine (2000)
• iZombie (2015)
• Early Edition (1996)
• Sliders (1995)
• R.J. Decker (2026)
• Solar Opposites (2020)
• Apple & Onion (2018)
• Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000)
• Static Shock (2000)