Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

1961-08-13

THE 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

ALSO APPEARS IN MOVIES

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Writing Around the Christmas Tree

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

Sinbad: Where U Been?

Sinbad: Where U Been?

The Last Sentinel

The Last Sentinel

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

The Poof Point

The Poof Point

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

For Gunter’s Eyes Only

Let It Shine

Let It Shine

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Second Chances

Second Chances

Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

Bad Day on the Block

Bad Day on the Block

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

A Lesson in Romance

A Lesson in Romance

Megachurch Murder

Megachurch Murder

Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

Blackjack Christmas

Blackjack Christmas

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

The Cherokee Kid

The Cherokee Kid

Jennifer

Jennifer

Inside Out

Inside Out

Dino Time

Dino Time

Bunyan and Babe

Bunyan and Babe

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Mouse Soup

Mouse Soup

Monsters University

Monsters University

Revival!

Revival!

A Cool Like That Christmas

A Cool Like That Christmas

Preacher's Kid

Preacher's Kid

Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

The Divorce

The Divorce

Be the Light

Be the Light

The Wood

The Wood

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

A Different World

A Different World