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