Dawnn Lewis
Filmography

Dawnn Lewis

ActorBorn Aug 13, 1961Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA111 titles

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.

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Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · 8.2
Jamarah Blake
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
Bernice Hibbert (voice), Texxon Customer (voice)
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
2013 · 8.7
Additional Voices (voice), Assimilated Alien 1 (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · 7.5
Self - Guest
The Boys
The Boys
2019 · 8.4
Valerie
Regular Show
Regular Show
2010 · 8.6
JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice)
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
2003 · 7.8
Denise Fields
Futurama
Futurama
1999 · 8.4
LaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice)
9-1-1
9-1-1
2018 · 8.2
Danvers
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1997 · 7.4
Sharona Johnson (voice)