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.
TV credits
Rated 7.6 out of 10
R.J. Decker
2026
Rated 8.2 out of 10
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
2024
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Fired on Mars
2023
Rated 8.0 out of 10
The Cuphead Show!
2022
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Reunion Road Trip
2021
Rated 7.6 out of 10
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Rated 7.8 out of 10
Solar Opposites
2020
Rated 8.4 out of 10
The Boys
2019
Rated 4.0 out of 10
The Ready Room
2019
Rated 7.9 out of 10
Carmen Sandiego
2019
Rated 8.1 out of 10
Craig of the Creek
2018
Rated 6.7 out of 10
Apple & Onion
2018
Rated 8.2 out of 10
9-1-1
2018
Rated 8.0 out of 10
Legend of Master Legend
2017
Rated 8.2 out of 10
This Is Us
2016
Rated 7.7 out of 10
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Rated 6.8 out of 10
Stitchers
2015
Rated 7.8 out of 10
iZombie
2015
Rated 8.7 out of 10
Better Call Saul
2015
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
Rated 8.7 out of 10
Rick and Morty
2013
Rated 6.0 out of 10
The Soul Man
2012
Rated 5.9 out of 10
Doc McStuffins
2012
Rated 6.6 out of 10
Breaking In
2011