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.
Acting (41 movies)
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
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
Bad Day on the Block
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
Inside Out
2015
Dino Time
2012
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Mouse Soup
1993
Monsters University
2013
Revival!
2019
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
A Different World
1987
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