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Dawnn Lewis

1961-08-13 (63 years old) in 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.

Movies

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Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
59.269999999999996 %|May 3, 2023
Animation, Family, Science Fiction, Comedy
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Blackjack Christmas
0 %|Dec 15, 2022
Family
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Welcome to the Club
64 %|Sep 8, 2022
Animation, Comedy
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
73.17999999999999 %|Jun 29, 2022
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
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For Gunter’s Eyes Only
64 %|Mar 1, 2022
Animation, Comedy
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Writing Around the Christmas Tree
54 %|Dec 5, 2021
TV Movie, Comedy, Romance, Drama
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The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
73 %|Jul 7, 2021
Animation, Comedy, Family
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Be the Light
10 %|Feb 8, 2020
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Revival!
0 %|Apr 19, 2019
Music, Drama
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Bunyan and Babe
61 %|Jan 12, 2017
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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Inside Out
79.11 %|Jun 17, 2015
Animation, Family, Adventure, Drama, Comedy
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Megachurch Murder
55 %|Feb 7, 2015
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
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A Lesson in Romance
61 %|Feb 19, 2014
Family, TV Movie
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The Divorce
0 %|Feb 4, 2014
Comedy, TV Movie
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Toy Story of Terror!
72 %|Oct 16, 2013
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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Monsters University
70 %|Jun 19, 2013
Animation, Family
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Second Chances
62 %|May 20, 2013
Drama, TV Movie
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Dino Time
58 %|Dec 7, 2012
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
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Jennifer
55 %|Aug 24, 2012
Drama, Comedy
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Let It Shine
69 %|Jun 15, 2012
Family, Music, TV Movie
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Sinbad: Where U Been?
60 %|Feb 21, 2010
Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
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Preacher's Kid
63 %|Jan 29, 2010
Drama, Family, Music
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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
71 %|Feb 23, 2009
Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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Futurama: Bender's Big Score
74 %|Nov 27, 2007
Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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The Last Sentinel
40 %|May 19, 2007
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Dreamgirls
67 %|Dec 25, 2006
Drama, Music
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
0 %|Oct 24, 2006
Animation, Family
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The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
58 %|Mar 21, 2006
Family, Animation
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Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
58 %|Mar 18, 2003
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
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The Poof Point
54 %|Sep 14, 2001
Comedy, Family, TV Movie
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The Wood
67.72999999999999 %|Jul 16, 1999
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Bad Day on the Block
55 %|Aug 22, 1997
Drama, Thriller
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Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
0 %|Apr 22, 1997
Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
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The Cherokee Kid
50 %|Dec 14, 1996
Western, Action, Comedy, Family, TV Movie
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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
20 %|Feb 25, 1995
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
70 %|Feb 19, 1994
TV Movie, History, Drama
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A Cool Like That Christmas
95 %|Dec 23, 1993
Animation, Comedy
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Mouse Soup
0 %|Jun 1, 1993
Animation, Family
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Stompin' at the Savoy
0 %|Apr 19, 1992
Drama, Music, TV Movie
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
64 %|Nov 10, 1988
Comedy, Action, Crime

Series

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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
81 %|May 17, 2024
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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Fired on Mars
68 %|Apr 20, 2023
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Cuphead Show!
79.21000000000001 %|Feb 18, 2022
Animation, Comedy, Family
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Reunion Road Trip
0 %|Jun 10, 2021
Reality
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Star Trek: Lower Decks
75.91 %|Aug 6, 2020
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
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The Boys
84.66 %|Jul 25, 2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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The Ready Room
40 %|Jan 25, 2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Talk
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The Ready Room
40 %|Jan 25, 2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Talk
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Craig of the Creek
82 %|Mar 30, 2018
Animation, Action & Adventure, Family, Kids, Comedy
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Apple & Onion
62.97 %|Feb 23, 2018
Animation, Comedy
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9-1-1
82 %|Jan 3, 2018
Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure
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Legend of Master Legend
80 %|Mar 17, 2017
Comedy
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This Is Us
82 %|Sep 20, 2016
Drama
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Stitchers
69.47 %|Jun 2, 2015
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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iZombie
78 %|Mar 17, 2015
Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Better Call Saul
86.86999999999999 %|Feb 8, 2015
Crime, Drama
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Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
74 %|Sep 18, 2014
Comedy
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Rick and Morty
87 %|Dec 2, 2013
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Rick and Morty
87 %|Dec 2, 2013
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Doc McStuffins
61 %|Mar 23, 2012
Animation, Kids, Family
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Regular Show
86 %|Sep 6, 2010
Animation, Comedy
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Regular Show
86 %|Sep 6, 2010
Animation, Comedy
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The Cleveland Show
58.39 %|Sep 27, 2009
Animation, Comedy
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Glenn Martin, DDS
59 %|Aug 17, 2009
Animation, Comedy
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Castle
80 %|Mar 9, 2009
Drama, Crime
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The Boondocks
81.31 %|Nov 6, 2005
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation
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Grey's Anatomy
82.26 %|Mar 27, 2005
Drama
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Black in the 80s
0 %|Feb 1, 2005
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CSI: NY
73.7 %|Sep 22, 2004
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Veronica Mars
78.52000000000001 %|Sep 22, 2004
Mystery, Drama, Comedy
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Medical Investigation
66 %|Sep 9, 2004
Drama, Mystery
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One Tree Hill
77 %|Sep 23, 2003
Drama
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Ozzy & Drix
79.02 %|Sep 14, 2002
Family, Animation, Comedy
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Andy Richter Controls the Universe
71 %|Mar 19, 2002
Comedy
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The Legend of Tarzan
68 %|Sep 3, 2001
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids
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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
80 %|Aug 24, 2001
Animation, Comedy, Kids
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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
80 %|Aug 24, 2001
Animation, Comedy, Kids
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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
65 %|Oct 2, 2000
Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Comedy
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Static Shock
81 %|Sep 23, 2000
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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Girlfriends
75.56 %|Sep 11, 2000
Drama, Comedy
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Strong Medicine
71 %|Jul 23, 2000
Drama
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The 10th Kingdom
75.63 %|Feb 27, 2000
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Mystery
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Futurama
84 %|Mar 28, 1999
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Futurama
84 %|Mar 28, 1999
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Futurama
84 %|Mar 28, 1999
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs
71.88 %|Sep 12, 1998
Animation
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King of the Hill
73.19 %|Jan 12, 1997
Animation, Comedy, Family
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Early Edition
73.08 %|Sep 28, 1996
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
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Bruno the Kid
57 %|Sep 23, 1996
Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
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Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
70 %|Sep 21, 1996
Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Jamie Foxx Show
68 %|Aug 28, 1996
Comedy, Family
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The Steve Harvey Show
68 %|Aug 25, 1996
Comedy, Drama
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C Bear and Jamal
55 %|Feb 3, 1996
Animation
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Sliders
75.96000000000001 %|Mar 22, 1995
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Parent 'Hood
72 %|Jan 18, 1995
Comedy
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Spider-Man
83 %|Nov 19, 1994
Animation, Action & Adventure
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
64 %|Sep 22, 1992
Comedy
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Dream On
69.29 %|Jul 8, 1990
Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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The Simpsons
80 %|Dec 17, 1989
Family, Animation, Comedy
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A Different World
70 %|Sep 24, 1987
Comedy, Family
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Battle of the Network Stars
72 %|Nov 13, 1976
Comedy