Dawnn Lewis (born August 13, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American actress, best known for her roles on sitcoms such as A Different World and in the first season of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other meanings, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... Photo of the cast of A Different World. ...

In A Different World, Lewis appeared for the first five of the six season run as "Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor" (1987-1992).

In Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Lewis appeared in the first of the five seasons as "Robin Dumars" (1992).