Dawnn Lewis
- January 5, 2024
- Movie Actress
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dawnn Lewis |
| Occupation | Movie Actress |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 13, 1961(1961-08-13) |
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Dawnn Lewis Biography
| Name | Dawnn Lewis |
| Birthday | Aug 13 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place Of Birth | Brooklyn |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Joyce Lewis, Carl Lewis |
| Spouse | Johnny Newman |
Dawnn Lewis is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on August 13, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The famous singer gained fame through her performance on Sister Act: The Musical.
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Lewis graduated at 16 from the High School of Music & Art in New York City, now known as Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Then she majored in musical theatre with a minor in journalism at the University of Miami, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree, cum laude, in 1982.
From August 1, 1985 to July 6, 1986, Lewis performed and understudied in the National Tour of the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid under the name “Dawnn J. Lewis”.
She was divorced from NBA star. Johnny Newman in the year 2010.
Dawnn Lewis Net Worth
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Source Of Income | Movie Actress |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dawnn Lewis is one of the richest Movie Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dawnn Lewis 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She wrote the theme song for A Different World. She co-wrote the theme song to A Different World before becoming an integral part of the show.
She released a single titled Worth Waiting for in 2006.
Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress, singer, voice actress and songwriter. Lewis 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 being on the show; Lewis co–wrote the theme song.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Dawnn Lewis height 5 ft 7 in Dawnn weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Dawnn Lewis Dating?
According to our records, Dawnn Lewis married to Johnny Newman. As of December 1, 2023, Dawnn Lewis’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2006, Lewis starred as Melba Early in the film adaptation of Dreamgirls. Lewis released her debut CD, entitled Worth Waiting For, in 2006. She played Addaperle in The Wiz with New York City Center’s Encores! In 2009, Lewis played Denise Fields on One Tree Hill. In 2010, Lewis played a minor recurring role as Lauren’s mother in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2012, she voiced Malora in Strange Frame. She also appeared as Dr. Knapp on Days of Our Lives in 2012–2013. As of 2015, Lewis is playing a recurring role on Major Crimes as Patrice, a love interest for Lt. Provenza, whom he met during a case. In that same year, she also voiced Ruby’s mother Helen Hanshaw in one episode of Sofia The First .
Facts & Trivia
Dawnn Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dawnn Lewis celebrates birthday on August 13 of every year.
Lewis appeared for the first five of the six-season run as Jaleesa Vinson (later Vinson–Taylor) from 1987 until 1992. Lewis co-wrote the theme song to A Different World, with Bill Cosby and Stu Gardner, and co-performed the song for the first season. In A Different World, Although her character was married to another of the main characters on the show, her character disappeared from A Different World without explanation, like Chuck Cunningham of Happy Days. Lewis appeared in a special week-long segment of A Different World called the Hillman College Reunion airing on Nick at Nite, along with Lisa Bonet, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Sinbad. On her Super Password appearance in 1988, she was paired with Dallas star Ken Kercheval, not any of her co-stars.
Why did Dawnn Lewis leave A Different World?
Lewis left the show after the conclusion of the first season due to the producers deciding to change the direction of the show , replacing her character with a mother and child; Mark’s cousin Geneva Lee (portrayed by Saundra Quarterman) and her daughter Nicole (portrayed by Raven-Symoné).
How old is Dawnn Lewis net worth?
Net Worth: $4 Million
Date of Birth:| Aug 13, 1961 (61 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Profession:| Actor, Singer
Who is Dawnn Lewis father?
Carl Lewis
Where is the actress Dawnn Lewis?
Actress and singer Dawnn Lewis is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson on the NBC sitcom “A Different World.” Today, she’s back in New York City on Broadway in a major role in the musical “Tina.”
Why did A Different World get Cancelled?
In January of 1993, NBC placed the show on hiatus due to low ratings and during the hiatus, the network announced that “A Different World” would be cancelled.