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.
Awards & recognition
- BMI Film & TV Awards · 1992
- BMI Film & TV Awards · 1991
- BMI Film & TV Awards · 1990
Filmography50+ titles
Better Call Saul
Rick and Morty
Regular Show
The Boys
Futurama
Spider-Man
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
9-1-1
This Is Us
The Boondocks
Grey's Anatomy
Craig of the Creek
Ozzy & Drix
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Cuphead Show!
Castle
Static Shock
The Simpsons
R.J. Decker
Inside Out
Celebrity Family Feud
Solar Opposites
iZombie
Veronica Mars
One Tree Hill
Star Trek: Lower Decks
CSI: Miami
The 10th Kingdom
Sliders
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Strong Medicine
King of the Hill
Minions: The Rise of Gru
CSI: NY
Girlfriends
The Parent 'Hood
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Toy Story of Terror!
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Monsters University
Let It Shine
The Steve Harvey Show
Dream On
A Different World
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Stitchers
The Jamie Foxx Show
Bruno the Kid
Apple & Onion
Dreamgirls