Dawnn Lewis
Birthday: 1961-08-13 | Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USADawnn 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
Acting
Role
as Additional Voices (voice)
as (voice)
as Corrine Allen
as Ursula / Kaa (voice)
as Ravonna Renslayer (voice)
as Sharon Samuels
as Carol Freeman (voice)
as Gladys
as Cleo
as Patty (voice)
as Maybelle (voice)
as Tana
as Lucille Williams
as Yolanda Massey
as Maria
as Dr. Fox
as Gail
as Self
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
as Angel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
