What role did a star in the 1982 movie Fighting Back play in "The Cosby Show?"
Fighting Back (1982 American film) Fighting Back (UK title: Death Vengeance) is a 1982 action crime–drama film written by Thomas Hedley Jr & David Zelag Goodman and directed by Lewis Teague. The film stars Tom Skerritt, Patti LuPone, Michael Sarrazin, Yaphet Kotto, David Rasche, Lewis Van Bergen, Earle Hyman, and Ted Ross.
Dawnn Lewis Dawnn Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on the NBC television sitcom "A Different World" (1987–92), for which she co–wrote the theme song; as Robin Dumars on the ABC sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" for its first season (1992–93); and as Cheryl Spade in the 1988 film "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka". Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage and done voice-over work.