Dawnn Lewis
Acting
1961-08-13 · 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.
Filmography
A Different World
2026 · Series
R.J. Decker
2026 · Series
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024 · Series
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Movie
Fired on Mars
2023 · Series
Blackjack Christmas
2022 · Movie
Welcome to the Club
2022 · Movie
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Movie
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022 · Movie
The Cuphead Show!
2022 · Series
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021 · Movie
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Movie
Reunion Road Trip
2021 · Series
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020 · Series
Solar Opposites
2020 · Series
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020 · Movie
Be the Light
2020 · Movie
The Boys
2019 · Series
The Ready Room
2019 · Series
Carmen Sandiego
2019 · Series
Revival!
2018 · Movie
Craig of the Creek
2018 · Series
Apple & Onion
2018 · Series
9-1-1
2018 · Series
Legend of Master Legend
2017 · Series
Bunyan and Babe
2017 · Movie
This Is Us
2016 · Series
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016 · Movie
Celebrity Family Feud
2015 · Series
Inside Out
2015 · Movie
Stitchers
2015 · Series
iZombie
2015 · Series
Better Call Saul
2015 · Series
Megachurch Murder
2015 · Movie
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · Series
A Lesson in Romance
2014 · Movie
The Divorce
2014 · Movie
Rick and Morty
2013 · Series
Toy Story of Terror!
2013 · Movie
Monsters University
2013 · Movie
Second Chances
2013 · Movie
Dino Time
2012 · Movie
Jennifer
2012 · Movie
The Soul Man
2012 · Series
Let It Shine
2012 · Movie
Doc McStuffins
2012 · Series
Breaking In
2011 · Series
Regular Show
2010 · Series
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010 · Movie
Preacher's Kid
2010 · Movie
The Cleveland Show
2009 · Series
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · Series
Castle
2009 · Series
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009 · Movie
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · Series
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007 · Movie
The Last Sentinel
2007 · Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007 · Movie
Dreamgirls
2006 · Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006 · Movie
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006 · Movie
The Boondocks
2005 · Series
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005 · Movie
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · Series
Black in the 80s
2005 · Series
CSI: NY
2004 · Series
Veronica Mars
2004 · Series
Medical Investigation
2004 · Series
One Tree Hill
2003 · Series
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003 · Movie
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003 · Movie
CSI: Miami
2002 · Series
Ozzy & Drix
2002 · Series
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002 · Movie
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002 · Series
The Poof Point
2001 · Movie
The Legend of Tarzan
2001 · Series
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001 · Series
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · Series
Static Shock
2000 · Series
Girlfriends
2000 · Series
Strong Medicine
2000 · Series
The 10th Kingdom
2000 · Series
The Wood
1999 · Movie
Futurama
1999 · Series
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998 · Series
Under Pressure
1997 · Movie
The View
1997 · Series
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997 · Movie
King of the Hill
1997 · Series
The Cherokee Kid
1996 · Movie
Early Edition
1996 · Series
Bruno the Kid
1996 · Series
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996 · Series
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996 · Series
The Steve Harvey Show
1996 · Series
Nash Bridges
1996 · Series
C Bear and Jamal
1996 · Series
Sliders
1995 · Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Series
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995 · Movie
The Parent 'Hood
1995 · Series
Spider-Man
1994 · Series
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994 · Movie
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Movie
Mouse Soup
1993 · Movie
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · Series
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992 · Movie
Dream On
1990 · Series
The Simpsons
1989 · Series
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Movie
A Different World
1987 · Series
Battle of the Network Stars
1976 · Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Series