Acting
Dawnn Lewis
- Born
- 1961-08-13 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Filmography
- 113 titles on TMDB
About 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.
Backdrop from Dreamgirls
Films & television
46 titles
Additional Voices (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
Melba Early
Additional Voices (voice)
Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
Ursula / Kaa (voice)
LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng
Chief (voice)
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Detective Terri Lee (voice)
Woman in Cleaners
Sandy Tierra
Mom (voice)
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Jarvis (voice)
Marigold Ballard
Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
Carolyn Baker (voice)
Ella Fitzgerald
Maybelle (voice)
Sharon Samuels
Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
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