About
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
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Grey's AnatomySeries • 2005
GirlfriendsSeries • 2000
Rick and MortySeries • 2013
CSI: MiamiSeries • 2002
CastleSeries • 2009
9-1-1Series • 2018
Regular ShowSeries • 2010
The BoysSeries • 2019
Better Call SaulSeries • 2015
King of the HillSeries • 1997
One Tree HillSeries • 2003
FuturamaSeries • 1999
This Is UsSeries • 2016
CSI: NYSeries • 2004
Craig of the CreekSeries • 2018
Strong MedicineSeries • 2000
Veronica MarsSeries • 2004
The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandySeries • 2001
Doc McStuffinsSeries • 2012
Solar OppositesSeries • 2020
SlidersSeries • 1995
Inside OutMovie • 2015
Spider-ManSeries • 1994