Dawnn Lewis
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.
108 acting credits
Acting · 108
The Boys
2019
Grey's Anatomy
2005
The Simpsons
1989
Rick and Morty
2013
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
CSI: Miami
2002
Castle
2009
Better Call Saul
2015
9-1-1
2018
Regular Show
2010
One Tree Hill
2003
CSI: NY
2004
King of the Hill
1997
This Is Us
2016
Futurama
1999
Veronica Mars
2004
Strong Medicine
2000
Craig of the Creek
2018
Nash Bridges
1996
Early Edition
1996
Sliders
1995
Inside Out
2015
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Spider-Man
1994
iZombie
2015
Girlfriends
2000
R.J. Decker
2026
Solar Opposites
2020
Doc McStuffins
2012
A Different World
1987
The Boondocks
2005
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
The Cleveland Show
2009
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Static Shock
2000
Apple & Onion
2018
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
The Cuphead Show!
2022
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Dream On
1990
The Parent 'Hood
1995
The Ready Room
2019
Stitchers
2015
Monsters University
2013
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
Medical Investigation
2004
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
The Soul Man
2012
Ozzy & Drix
2002
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
Fired on Mars
2023
The 10th Kingdom
2000
Breaking In
2011
Bruno the Kid
1996
Dreamgirls
2006
Let It Shine
2012
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Black in the 80s
2005
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Dino Time
2012
Welcome to the Club
2022
Reunion Road Trip
2021
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
The Wood
1999
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Legend of Master Legend
2017
Preacher's Kid
2010
The Last Sentinel
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
Second Chances
2013
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Under Pressure
1997
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
Jennifer
2012
The Poof Point
2001
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Revival!
2018
Megachurch Murder
2015
A Lesson in Romance
2014
The Divorce
2014
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Be the Light
2020
Mouse Soup
1993
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
Toy Story of Terror!
2013