MovieWise

Unfiltered reviews. Cinematic depth.

Mode
Dawnn Lewis Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-08-13

Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
134 Total Roles

Dawnn Lewis

Acting

The MovieWise Take

Refining cinematic analysis...

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 R.J. Decker TV Officer Penmar
2024 The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish TV Tina Churner (voice)
2024 The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish TV Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice)
2023 Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" MOVIE Additional Voices (voice)
2023 Fired on Mars TV Judith (voice)
2022 Blackjack Christmas MOVIE Corrine Allen
2022 Welcome to the Club MOVIE Ursula / Kaa (voice)
2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru MOVIE Additional Voices (voice)
2022 For Gunter’s Eyes Only MOVIE (voice)
2022 The Cuphead Show! TV Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice)

Cinema in your inbox.

Weekly deep-dives and cinematic perspectives delivered to you.

By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.