Dawnn Lewis
Born August 13, 1961 (Age: 64)
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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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Filmography
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
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as Additional Voices (voice)
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Age: 60
Inside Out
2015
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as Additional Voices (voice)
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Age: 53
Monsters University
2013
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as Additional Voices (voice)
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Age: 51
Dino Time
2012
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as Additional Voices (voice)
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Age: 51
Preacher's Kid
2010
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as Mya
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Age: 48
Dreamgirls
2006
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as Melba Early
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Age: 45
The Wood
1999
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as Woman in Cleaners
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Age: 37
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
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as Cheryl
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Age: 27