As Actor
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
5.7
Dawnn Lewis
Acting
Birth date
August 13, 1961
Birth place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Featured in
As Actor
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
7.2
As Actor
Megachurch Murder
2015
5.5
As Actor
Second Chances
2013
6.2
As Actor
Let It Shine
2012
6.9
As Actor
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
7.0
As Actor
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
7.4
As Actor
The Last Sentinel
2007
3.9
As Actor
The Poof Point
2001
5.3
As Actor
Bad Day on the Block
1997
5.3
As Actor
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
2.0
As Actor
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
5.3
As Actor
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
8.0
As Actor
Mouse Soup
1993
6.0
As Actor
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
6.4
As Actor
A Different World
1987
10.0