Acting
Dawnn Lewis
Born Aug 13, 1961 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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Acting
A Different World
2026
Comedy · Drama
R.J. Decker
2026
Crime · Mystery
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Kids
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023
Animation · Family · Science Fiction
Fired on Mars
2023
Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Blackjack Christmas
2022
Family
Welcome to the Club
2022
Animation · Comedy
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Animation · Comedy · Crime
For Gunter’s Eyes Only
2022
Animation · Comedy
The Cuphead Show!
2022
Animation · Comedy · Family
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
2021
TV Movie · Comedy · Romance
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021
Animation · Comedy · Family
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Animation · Comedy
Solar Opposites
2020
Comedy · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
2020
Animation · Adventure · Family
Be the Light
2020
The Boys
2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure
The Ready Room
2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Talk
Carmen Sandiego
2019
Animation · Action & Adventure · Crime
Revival!
2018
Music · Drama
Craig of the Creek
2018
Animation · Action & Adventure · Comedy
Apple & Onion
2018
Animation · Comedy
9-1-1
2018
Drama · Crime · Action & Adventure
Legend of Master Legend
2017
Comedy
Bunyan and Babe
2017
Adventure · Animation · Comedy
This Is Us
2016
Drama
Inside Out
2015
Animation · Family · Adventure
Stitchers
2015
Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
iZombie
2015
Drama · Crime · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Better Call Saul
2015
Crime · Drama
Megachurch Murder
2015
Thriller · Drama · Mystery
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
Comedy
A Lesson in Romance
2014
Family · TV Movie
The Divorce
2014
Comedy · TV Movie
Rick and Morty
2013
Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
Adventure · Animation · Comedy
Monsters University
2013
Animation · Family · Comedy
Second Chances
2013
Drama · TV Movie · Romance
Dino Time
2012
Animation · Adventure · Comedy
The Soul Man
2012
Comedy
Let It Shine
2012
Family · Music · TV Movie
Doc McStuffins
2012
Animation · Kids · Family
Breaking In
2011
Comedy · Action & Adventure · Crime
Regular Show
2010
Animation · Comedy · Action & Adventure
Sinbad: Where U Been?
2010
Comedy · Documentary · TV Movie
Preacher's Kid
2010
Drama · Family · Music
The Cleveland Show
2009
Comedy · Animation
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Animation · Comedy
Castle
2009
Drama · Crime
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
Animation · Comedy · Science Fiction
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008
Drama · Comedy
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
2007
Animation · Comedy · Science Fiction
The Last Sentinel
2007
Action · Thriller · Science Fiction
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
2007
Dreamgirls
2006
Drama · Music
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
Animation · Family
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Family · Animation
The Boondocks
2005
Action & Adventure · Comedy · Animation
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
2005
Animation · Action · Science Fiction
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Drama
CSI: NY
2004
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Veronica Mars
2004
Mystery · Drama · Comedy
Medical Investigation
2004
Drama · Mystery
One Tree Hill
2003
Drama
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
2003
Adventure · Animation · Drama
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
2003
Animation · Adventure · Action
CSI: Miami
2002
Drama · Mystery · Crime
Ozzy & Drix
2002
Family · Animation · Comedy
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
2002
Action · Animation · Family
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
2002
Comedy
The Poof Point
2001
Comedy · Family · TV Movie
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
Action & Adventure · Animation · Kids
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Animation · Comedy · Kids
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Kids · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Static Shock
2000
Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Girlfriends
2000
Drama · Comedy
Strong Medicine
2000
Drama
The 10th Kingdom
2000
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy · Family
The Wood
1999
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Futurama
1999
Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
1998
Animation
Under Pressure
1997
Drama · Thriller
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
1997
Animation · Action · Adventure
King of the Hill
1997
Animation · Comedy · Family
The Cherokee Kid
1996
Western · Action · Comedy
Early Edition
1996
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama · Comedy
Bruno the Kid
1996
Animation · Kids · Comedy
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
1996
Animation · Action & Adventure · Kids
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
Comedy · Family
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Comedy · Drama
Nash Bridges
1996
Action & Adventure · Drama
C Bear and Jamal
1996
Animation
Sliders
1995
Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Animation
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
1995
Adventure · Animation · Family
The Parent 'Hood
1995
Comedy
Spider-Man
1994
Animation · Action & Adventure
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
TV Movie · History · Drama
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Animation · Comedy
Mouse Soup
1993
Animation · Family
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Comedy
Stompin' at the Savoy
1992
Drama · Music · TV Movie
Dream On
1990
Comedy
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Comedy · Action · Crime
A Different World
1987
Comedy · Family
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
Comedy