Dawnn Lewis

Known for ActingBorn 1961-08-13 (age 64)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.Read more

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Better Call Saul

Rick and Morty

Regular Show

The Boys

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

This Is Us

9-1-1

Futurama

Craig of the Creek

The Boondocks

Grey's Anatomy

Spider-Man

The Cuphead Show!

Legend of Master Legend

R.J. Decker

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Ozzy & Drix

Castle

Inside Out

Celebrity Family Feud

Solar Opposites

Static Shock

iZombie

A Cool Like That Christmas

The Simpsons

Star Trek: Lower Decks

One Tree Hill

Veronica Mars

CSI: Miami

The 10th Kingdom

Sliders

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Strong Medicine

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

King of the Hill

CSI: NY

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Toy Story of Terror!

Girlfriends

Early Edition

Fired on Mars

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

The Parent 'Hood

Monsters University

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson