Dawnn Lewisborn 1961
usually
Actor
Popularity
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Famous
Biography
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.
Credits
2023
Animation • Comedy • Family • Science Fiction
as Additional Voices (voice)
2009
Animation • Comedy • Science Fiction • TV Movie
as LaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)
2007
Animation • Comedy • Science Fiction • TV Movie
as LaBarbara Conrad (voice)
1997
Action • Adventure • Animation • Comedy • Mystery
as Di Archer (voice) (archive footage)
