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Dawnn Lewis. Dawnn Jewel Lewis [1] [2] (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.
Dawnn Lewis. Actress. Music Department. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:36. Blackjack Christmas (2022) 5 Videos. 41 Photos. Dawnn Lewis was born August 13, 1961. She is remembered mostly from her role as Jaleesa Vinson on A Different World (1987).
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Dawnn Lewis. Actress: A Different World. Dawnn Lewis was born August 13, 1961. She is remembered mostly from her role as Jaleesa Vinson on A Different World (1987). Dawnn composed the theme song with Bill Cosby and Stu Gardner that was used for the series. She left the show in 1992 to join the cast of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Robin Dumars.
- August 13, 1961
Feb 18, 2023 · The actress and singer, who played Jaleesa on the NBC sitcom A Different World from 1987 to 1993, tells PEOPLE she's working with promising teenagers to help them get ahead. By. Jeremy Helligar....
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154K Followers, 192 Following, 548 Posts - Dawnn Lewis (@dawnn_lewis) on Instagram: "Grammy, BMI, ASCAP & NAACP award winning Singer/Songwriter/Actress.Continually blessed by God @karmasworldofficial #StarTrekLowerDecks".
Sep 22, 2017 · Dawnn Lewis, who portrayed Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, discusses how she grew being apart of the beloved sitcom, and continued to do so afterwards.
Aug 6, 2022 · On July 23 at San Diego Comic-Con, Dawnn Lewis shared an impromptu tribute to Nichelle Nichols, the trailblazing Star Trek star. Lewis, who voices Capt. Carol Freeman on Star Trek: Lower Decks,...