Dawnn Lewis

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
August 13, 1961 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Popular Genres
Animation Family Comedy
Career Span
1988 – 2023

Dawnn Lewis

3 wins
308 nominations
3 Oscars
42 credits

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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Personal Info

Born
Aug 13, 1961
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Career
1988 – 2023

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3
Wins
308
Nominations
3
Oscars

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Inside Out
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Monsters University
Dreamgirls
Dino Time
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Let It Shine
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

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