Dawnn Lewis

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 Lewis has built a filmography of 20 credits over a career spanning from 1987 to 2022.

Dawnn Lewis's most notable role to date came in Inside Out (2015), where she played Additional Voices (voice). She also appeared in Monsters University (2013) as Additional Voices (voice). Most recently appeared in Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Jamarah Blake.

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