Dawnn Lewis

5 titles·Since 2012

August 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Frequently works with

Chris Edgerly

2 titles together

David Silverman

2 titles together

Filmography (5)

Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

2023 · Additional Voices (voice)

Welcome to the Club

2022 · Ursula / Kaa (voice)

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020 · Carol Freeman (voice)

Apple & Onion

2018 · Patty (voice)

Let It Shine

2012 · Gail

August 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.