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Dawnn Lewis

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Dawnn Lewis

Born Aug 13, 1961 · 64 years113 titles 46 movies · 67 TV
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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.

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دان لوییس · Dawn Lewis

Born

Aug 13, 1961

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Roles across career

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1962 1 title(s)

1976 1 title(s)

1987 1 title(s)

1988 1 title(s)

1989 1 title(s)

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1992 2 title(s)

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1996 8 title(s)

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2014 3 title(s)

2015 6 title(s)

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2018 4 title(s)

2019 3 title(s)

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2024 1 title(s)

2026 1 title(s)