Overview
Dawnn Lewis
Known For
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie...
Writing Around the Christmas Tree
Mikaela is a successful romance novelist who has had bad...
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
You drive the action in this interactive adventure, helping Carmen...
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.