Dawnn Lewis

Biography

Dawnn Jewel Lewis was born on August 13, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York City. She began singing at age four and acting at eleven, eventually graduating from the High School of Music & Art and the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Music degree. A talented actress, she is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on NBC's A Different World, as well as her notable roles in film and television.