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Dawnn Lewis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1961-08-13 (Age: 65)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (43)

⭐ 5.8 Role: Additional Voices (voice)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023
⭐ 6.0 Role: Corrine Allen

Blackjack Christmas

2022
⭐ 6.3 Role: Ursula / Kaa (voice)

Welcome to the Club

2022
⭐ 7.3 Role: Additional Voices (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022
⭐ 6.5 Role: (voice)

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022
⭐ 5.0 Role: Sharon Samuels

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021
⭐ 7.2 Role: Ravonna Renslayer (voice)

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021
⭐ 6.5 Role: Chief (voice)

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

2020
⭐ 1.0 Role: Gladys

Be the Light

2020
⭐ 0 Role: Cleo

Revival!

2018
⭐ 5.7 Role: Maybelle (voice)

Bunyan and Babe

2017
No Image
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

2016
⭐ 7.9 Role: Additional Voices (voice)

Inside Out

2015
⭐ 5.5 Role: Lucille Williams

Megachurch Murder

2015
⭐ 6.1 Role: Diane

A Lesson in Romance

2014