Overview
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
13 Aug, 1961 (63 years old)
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.
Known For
Acting
2023
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2022
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Welcome to the Club
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2021
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
The Simpsons: The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2019
Revival!
2018
Apple & Onion
2017
Bunyan and Babe
2015
Inside Out
2013
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Monsters University
2013
Second Chances
2012
Dino Time
2012
Let It Shine
2010
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2009
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2007
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
The Last Sentinel
2006
Dreamgirls
2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2003
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2001
The Poof Point
2000
The 10th Kingdom
1999
The Wood
1997
Bad Day on the Block
1996
The Cherokee Kid
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka