Dawnn Lewis
ActorBirthday | Aug 13, 1961 (64 years old) |
Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
Gender | Female |
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.
Known for
7.9
Additional Voices (voice)
Jun 17, 2015
8.5
Valerie
Jul 25, 2019
Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Female Firefighter (voice), Mrs. McBride (voice), Daly Night / Etta Pryor (voice), (voice), Bernice Hibbert / Naima (voice), Juvenile Court Bailiff (voice), Lenora Carter (voice), Hotshot lawyer (voice), Cannabis Influencer (voice), Flight Attendant (voice), Court Bailiff (voice), Opal (voice)
Dec 17, 1989
Acting
Participated in 43 movies, 57 TV series