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Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Actor · born 13 August 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.

Where to start: Inside Out (2015).

As actor 43

TV shows 46

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dawnn Lewis movie?

By viewer score, Inside Out (2015) at 7.9/10.

What are Dawnn Lewis’s most popular movies?

Inside Out, Monsters University, Minions: The Rise of Gru.

How many movies has Dawnn Lewis made?

43 films on TMDB, 43 as actor.

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