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Dawnn Lewis
Born 1961-08-13Brooklyn, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)Blackjack ChristmasCorrine AllenWelcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon SamuelsThe Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)Be the LightGladysRevival!CleoBunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original MoviesSelfInside OutAdditional Voices (voice)Megachurch MurderLucille WilliamsA Lesson in RomanceDianeThe DivorceYolanda MasseyToy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)Second ChancesMariaDino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)JenniferDr. FoxLet It ShineGailSinbad: Where U Been?SelfPreacher's KidMya