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.
46 movies · 67 shows
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023·5.8
Blackjack Christmas
2022·6.0
Welcome to the Club
2022·6.3
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022·7.3
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022·6.5
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021·4.6
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021·7.2
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020·6.6
Be the Light
2020·1.0
Revival!
2018·0.0
Bunyan and Babe
2017·5.7
Celebrating 100 Disney Channel Original Movies
2016·7.0
Inside Out
2015·7.9
Megachurch Murder
2015·5.5
A Lesson in Romance
2014·6.1
The Divorce
2014·0.0
Toy Story of Terror!
2013·7.2
Monsters University
2013·7.1
Second Chances
2013·6.2
Dino Time
2012·6.0
Jennifer
2012·5.5
Let It Shine
2012·7.0
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010·6.0
Preacher's Kid
2010·6.3
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009·7.1
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007·7.4
The Last Sentinel
2007·3.8
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007·5.5
Dreamgirls
2006·6.7
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006·0.0
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006·6.4
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005·7.0
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003·6.0
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003·7.5
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002·7.5
The Poof Point
2001·5.5
The Wood
1999·6.7
Under Pressure
1997·5.5
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997·7.5
The Cherokee Kid
1996·5.5
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995·5.5
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994·6.5
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993·8.0
Mouse Soup
1993·7.0
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992·0.0
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988·6.4