Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Acting
Born 1961-08-13Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies (46)

Inside Out
7.9

Inside Out

2015Movie7.9
Minions: The Rise of Gru
7.3

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022Movie7.3
Monsters University
7.1

Monsters University

2013Movie7.1
Dreamgirls
6.7

Dreamgirls

2006Movie6.7
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
7.2

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

2021Movie7.2
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
7.4

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007Movie7.4
Let It Shine
7.0

Let It Shine

2012Movie7.0
Dino Time
6.0

Dino Time

2012Movie6.0
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
7.1

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

2009Movie7.1
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
6.4

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988Movie6.4
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
6.6

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

2020Movie6.6
Bunyan and Babe
5.7

Bunyan and Babe

2017Movie5.7
Welcome to the Club
6.2

Welcome to the Club

2022Movie6.2
The Last Sentinel
3.8

The Last Sentinel

2007Movie3.8
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
5.7

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023Movie5.7
Under Pressure
5.5

Under Pressure

1997Movie5.5
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
7.5

Daredevil vs. Spider-Man

2003Movie7.5
The Wood
6.7

The Wood

1999Movie6.7
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
7.5

Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown

2002Movie7.5
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
7.0

Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

2005Movie7.0
The Cherokee Kid
5.5

The Cherokee Kid

1996Movie5.5
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
6.0

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

2003Movie6.0
Preacher's Kid
6.3

Preacher's Kid

2010Movie6.3
Revival!

Revival!

2018Movie
Be the Light
1.0

Be the Light

2020Movie1.0
The Poof Point
5.5

The Poof Point

2001Movie5.5
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
6.4

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

2006Movie6.4
Second Chances
6.2

Second Chances

2013Movie6.2
Sinbad: Where U Been?
6.0

Sinbad: Where U Been?

2010Movie6.0
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
6.5

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

2022Movie6.5
Mouse Soup
7.0

Mouse Soup

1993Movie7.0
Blackjack Christmas
6.0

Blackjack Christmas

2022Movie6.0
A Cool Like That Christmas
8.0

A Cool Like That Christmas

1993Movie8.0
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006Movie
A Lesson in Romance
6.1

A Lesson in Romance

2014Movie6.1
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
7.0

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

2016Movie7.0
Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy

1992Movie
The Divorce

The Divorce

2014Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
5.5

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

2007Movie5.5
Megachurch Murder
5.5

Megachurch Murder

2015Movie5.5
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
6.5

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

1994Movie6.5
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
7.5

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

1997Movie7.5
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
5.5

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995Movie5.5
Jennifer
5.5

Jennifer

2012Movie5.5
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
4.6

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

2021Movie4.6
Toy Story of Terror!
7.3

Toy Story of Terror!

2013Movie7.3

TV Shows (67)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
Grey's Anatomy
8.2

Grey's Anatomy

2005Series8.2
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Rick and Morty
8.7

Rick and Morty

2013Series8.7
Regular Show
8.6

Regular Show

2010Series8.6
The Boys
8.4

The Boys

2019Series8.4
One Tree Hill
7.8

One Tree Hill

2003Series7.8
9-1-1
8.2

9-1-1

2018Series8.2
Futurama
8.4

Futurama

1999Series8.4
CSI: Miami
7.7

CSI: Miami

2002Series7.7
King of the Hill
7.4

King of the Hill

1997Series7.4
Better Call Saul
8.7

Better Call Saul

2015Series8.7
Castle
8.0

Castle

2009Series8.0
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
CSI: NY
7.3

CSI: NY

2004Series7.3
This Is Us
8.2

This Is Us

2016Series8.2
Spider-Man
8.3

Spider-Man

1994Series8.3
Veronica Mars
7.8

Veronica Mars

2004Series7.8
Strong Medicine
7.4

Strong Medicine

2000Series7.4
Craig of the Creek
8.1

Craig of the Creek

2018Series8.1
Solar Opposites
7.8

Solar Opposites

2020Series7.8
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
6.8

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

2008Series6.8
Nash Bridges
6.6

Nash Bridges

1996Series6.6
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
8.1

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001Series8.1
Girlfriends
7.3

Girlfriends

2000Series7.3
iZombie
7.8

iZombie

2015Series7.8
The Boondocks
8.3

The Boondocks

2005Series8.3
A Different World
7.1

A Different World

1987Series7.1
The Cleveland Show
5.9

The Cleveland Show

2009Series5.9
Doc McStuffins
6.0

Doc McStuffins

2012Series6.0
Sliders
7.6

Sliders

1995Series7.6
The Jamie Foxx Show
6.7

The Jamie Foxx Show

1996Series6.7
Star Trek: Lower Decks
7.6

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020Series7.6
Early Edition
7.4

Early Edition

1996Series7.4
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
6.6

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

2000Series6.6
Apple & Onion
6.7

Apple & Onion

2018Series6.7
R.J. Decker
7.6

R.J. Decker

2026Series7.6
The Steve Harvey Show
7.0

The Steve Harvey Show

1996Series7.0
The Legend of Tarzan
7.0

The Legend of Tarzan

2001Series7.0
Static Shock
8.0

Static Shock

2000Series8.0
The Cuphead Show!
7.9

The Cuphead Show!

2022Series7.9
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
6.9

The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs

1998Series6.9
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
6.3

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995Series6.3
Celebrity Family Feud
7.7

Celebrity Family Feud

2015Series7.7
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
6.7

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992Series6.7
The Parent 'Hood
7.3

The Parent 'Hood

1995Series7.3
Dream On
6.9

Dream On

1990Series6.9
The Soul Man
6.0

The Soul Man

2012Series6.0
Glenn Martin, DDS
6.7

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009Series6.7
Carmen Sandiego
7.9

Carmen Sandiego

2019Series7.9
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
8.2

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

2024Series8.2
Breaking In
6.6

Breaking In

2011Series6.6
Stitchers
6.8

Stitchers

2015Series6.8
The Ready Room
4.0

The Ready Room

2019Series4.0
Battle of the Network Stars
6.4

Battle of the Network Stars

1976Series6.4
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
7.0

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

1996Series7.0
Medical Investigation
6.6

Medical Investigation

2004Series6.6
Fired on Mars
7.1

Fired on Mars

2023Series7.1
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
7.3

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002Series7.3
The 10th Kingdom
7.6

The 10th Kingdom

2000Series7.6
Ozzy & Drix
8.1

Ozzy & Drix

2002Series8.1
Bruno the Kid
6.8

Bruno the Kid

1996Series6.8
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
7.2

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

2014Series7.2
Black in the 80s

Black in the 80s

2005Series
C Bear and Jamal
6.3

C Bear and Jamal

1996Series6.3
Reunion Road Trip

Reunion Road Trip

2021Series
Legend of Master Legend
8.0

Legend of Master Legend

2017Series8.0