Dawnn Lewis
Acting
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.
Shows
Grey's Anatomy
The Simpsons
The Boys
Castle
9-1-1
CSI: Miami
Better Call Saul
Regular Show
Rick and Morty
King of the Hill
One Tree Hill
CSI: NY
Futurama
This Is Us
Strong Medicine
Sliders
Veronica Mars
Nash Bridges
Craig of the Creek
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Early Edition
Spider-Man
Girlfriends
A Different World
iZombie
Solar Opposites
The Boondocks
The Jamie Foxx Show
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Celebrity Family Feud
Static Shock
Doc McStuffins
The Cleveland Show
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Steve Harvey Show
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Apple & Onion
Dream On
Stitchers
The Parent 'Hood
The Cuphead Show!
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
The Legend of Tarzan
Medical Investigation
Breaking In
Glenn Martin, DDS
R.J. Decker
The Soul Man
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Ozzy & Drix
Battle of the Network Stars
Fired on Mars
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
The 10th Kingdom
Bruno the Kid
Black in the 80s
C Bear and Jamal
Reunion Road Trip
Legend of Master Legend