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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.
Dawnn Lewis is known for her roles in A Different World, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dreamgirls. She also composed the theme song for A Different World and voiced many characters in animated shows and movies.
- January 1, 1
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
155K Followers, 192 Following, 551 Posts - Dawnn Lewis (@dawnn_lewis) on Instagram: "Grammy, BMI, ASCAP & NAACP award winning Singer/Songwriter/Actress.Continually blessed by God @karmasworldofficial #StarTrekLowerDecks".
Feb 18, 2023 · The former A Different World star, who played Jaleesa, shares her views on the challenges and opportunities for Black women in the entertainment industry. She also reflects on her career, her activism and her foundation for young people.
- Jeremy Helligar
- 6 min
Dawnn Lewis is an actress and singer who starred in A Different World and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. She also composed the theme song for A Different World and voiced characters in animated shows like Futurama and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
- August 13, 1961
Mar 8, 2020 · Dawnn Lewis is an American actress and singer-writer of Guyanese descent. She is known for her roles in A Different World, Dream On, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and Spider-Man.
BIOGRAPHY. DAWNN LEWIS is a multitalented and multifaceted individual: a Grammy Award-winning singer, multiple ASCAP & BMI Award-winning songwriter, film actor I’M GONNA GIT U SUCKA, DREAMGIRLS and a Series TV creator/producer (BLACK JAQ) for ABC & can now be seen recurring on the hit TV shows MAJOR CRIMES & BETTER CALL SAUL, (starring Bob ...
