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.
Born: August 13, 1961 (Age 63) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Streaming Sources for all Dawnn Lewis Movies & TV ShowsTitle | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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Movie | Actress | Cleo | 2019 | |
Movie | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) | 2013 | |
Movie | Actress | Sandy Tierra | 1997 | |
Movie | Actress | Maybelle (voice) | 2017 | |
Movie | Actress | Cheryl | 1988 | |
Movie | Actress | Lucille Williams | 2015 | |
Movie | Actress | Mya | 2010 | |
Movie | Actress | Gladys | 2020 | |
Movie | Actress | Woman in Cleaners | 1999 | |
Movie | Actress | Bessie | 2003 | |
Movie | Actress | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) | 2007 | |
Movie | Actress | LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice) | 2009 | |
Movie | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) | 2022 | |
Movie | Actress | Melba Early | 2006 | |
Movie | Actress | Mom (voice) | 2006 | |
Movie | Actress | Corrine Allen | 2022 | |
Movie | Actress | Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice) | 2007 | |
Movie | Actress | Di Archer (voice) (archive footage) | 1997 | |
Movie | Actress | Carolyn Baker (voice) | 2006 | |
Movie | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) | 2015 | |
Movie | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) | 2012 | |
Movie | Actress | Temba's Sister | 1995 | |
Movie | Actress | (voice) | 2022 | |
Movie | Actress | Self | 2016 | |
TV Show | Actress | 18 Episodes | 1996-1997 | |
TV Show | Actress | 44 Episodes | 1998-1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | 36 Episodes | 1996-1997 | |
TV Show | Actress | Carol Freeman (voice) 50 Episodes | 2020-2024 | |
TV Show | Actress | Rema Hort 3 Episodes | 1990-1996 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2002-2003 | |
TV Show | Actress | Dr. Natalie Sylvius 1 Episode | 1995-2000 | |
TV Show | Actress | Sharona Johnson (voice) 2 Episodes | 1997-2026 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1996-2001 | |
TV Show | Actress | 2 Episodes | 2000-2008 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2005-2014 | |
TV Show | Actress | Robin Dumars 22 Episodes | 1992-1997 | |
TV Show | Actress | Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor 119 Episodes | 1987-1993 | |
TV Show | Actress | Brickhouse (voice) 1 Episode | 2000-2004 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1996-2000 | |
TV Show | Actress | Waitress 1 Episode | 2004-2013 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1995-1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2009-2013 | |
TV Show | Actress | Denise Fields 3 Episodes | 2003-2012 | |
TV Show | Actress | Arlene Grant 1 Episode | 2015-2017 | |
TV Show | Actress | Rosemary 2 Episodes | 2016-2022 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mama Leone 4 Episodes | 2015-2019 | |
TV Show | Actress | Marcia Langdon 8 Episodes | 2004-2019 | |
TV Show | Actress | Naoh (voice) 1 Episode | 2001-2003 | |
TV Show | Actress | Sheeva (voice) 3 Episodes | 1995-1996 | |
TV Show | Actress | Cilia Tyson (voice) 2 Episodes | 2002-2004 | |
TV Show | Actress | Judge 1 Episode | 2015-2022 | |
TV Show | Actress | Princess Songe (voice) 1 Episode | 1995-2000 | |
TV Show | Actress | Detective Terri Lee (voice) 13 Episodes | 1994-1998 | |
TV Show | Actress | Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) 1 Episode | 2022-2022 | |
TV Show | Actress | Patty (voice) 76 Episodes | 2016-2021 | |
TV Show | Actress | Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) 1 Episode | 2010-2017 | |
TV Show | Actress | Jamarah Blake 3 Episodes | 2005 | |
TV Show | Actress | Opal (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Bernice Hibbert (voice) 11 Episodes | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. McBride (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Texxon Customer (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Assimilated Alien 1 (voice) 1 Episode | 2013 | |
TV Show | Actress | JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) 1 Episode | 2010-2017 | |
TV Show | Actress | Yvonne 1 Episode | 2009-2016 | |
TV Show | Actress | Valerie 1 Episode | 2019 | |
TV Show | Actress | Danvers 1 Episode | 2018 | |
TV Show | Actress | LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice) 1 Episode | 1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2003-2007 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2019 | |
TV Show | Actress | (voice) 2 Episodes | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | LaBarbara Conrad (voice) 14 Episodes | 1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | Judith (voice) 2 Episodes | 2023 | |
TV Show | Actress | (voice) 1 Episode | 2009-2011 | |
TV Show | Actress | Brenda (voice) 1 Episode | 2017-2025 | |
TV Show | Actress | Grandma McStuffins (voice) 2 Episodes | 2012-2022 | |
TV Show | Actress | Self 1 Episode | 2019 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mary (voice) 1 Episode | 2000-2001 | |
TV Show | Actress | Agent 1 Episode | 2013-2017 | |
TV Show | Actress | Alise Peyton 1 Episode | 1996-2002 | |
TV Show | Actress | Detective Wright 1 Episode | 2000-2006 | |
TV Show | Actress | Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Hotshot lawyer (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Flight Attendant (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Cannabis Influencer (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Lenora Carter (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Court Bailiff (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Dr. Burton 1 Episode | 2004-2005 | |
TV Show | Actress | Tina Churner (voice) 4 Episodes | 2024 | |
TV Show | Actress | Self 1 Episode | 1962-1992 | |
TV Show | Actress | Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice) 1 Episode | 1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) 1 Episode | 2013 | |
TV Show | Actress | Jackie Anderson (voice) 1 Episode | 1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | Grim's Granny 1 Episode | 2003-2007 | |
Short Film | Actress | Dr. Fox | 2012 | |
Short Film | Actress | (Voice) | 1993 | |
Short Film | Actress | Ravonna Renslayer (voice) | 2021 | |
Short Film | Actress | Ursula / Kaa (voice) | 2022 | |
Movie | Actress | Jarvis (voice) | 1993 | |
Movie | Actress | Maria | 2013 | |
Movie | Actress | Tana 1 Episode | 2017 | |
Movie | Actress | Delivery Lady (voice) | 2013 | |
Movie | Actress | Minnie | 1994 | |
Movie | Actress | Marigold Ballard | 2001 | |
Movie | Actress | Gail | 2012 | |
Movie | Actress | Yolanda Massey | 2014 | |
Movie | Actress | Diane | 2014 | |
Short Film | Actress | Chief (voice) | 2020 | |
Movie | Actress | Sharon Samuels | 2021 | |
Movie | Actress | Stagecoach Mary, Love GAng | 1996 | |
Movie | Actress | Ella Fitzgerald | 1992 | |
TV Special | Actress | Self | 2010 | |
Limited Series | Actress | Blabberwort the Troll 5 Episodes | 2000-2000 | |
TV Special | Actress | 1 Episode | 1976 | |
TV Special | Actress | Self - Performer | 2020 | |
TV Special | Actress | Additional Voices (voice) | 2023 | |
Limited Series | Actress | 3 Episodes | 2005-2005 | |
Limited Series | Actress | Self 1 Episode | 2021 | |
Title | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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