Dawnn Lewis
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
Top 40 Movies
Inside Out
2015
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Monsters University
2013
Dreamgirls
2006
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
The Wood
1999
Welcome to the Club
2022
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Let It Shine
2012
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Dino Time
2012
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
The Last Sentinel
2007
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
Second Chances
2013
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Under Pressure
1997
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Preacher's Kid
2010
The Poof Point
2001
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
A Lesson in Romance
2014
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
Megachurch Murder
2015
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
The Divorce
2014
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
Revival!
2018