A Different World

A Different World

1987
22m
7.2

7.2/10

78 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

Status: Ended

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date September 24, 1987
Status Ended
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0092339

Cast

Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy

Whitley Gilbert

Darryl M. Bell
Darryl M. Bell

Ron Johnson

Kadeem Hardison
Kadeem Hardison

Dwayne Wayne

Cree Summer
Cree Summer

Freddie Brooks

Charnele Brown
Charnele Brown

Kim Reese

Lou Myers
Lou Myers

Vernon Gaines

Glynn Turman
Glynn Turman

Colonel Brad Taylor

Ajai Sanders
Ajai Sanders

Gina Devereaux

Karen Malina White
Karen Malina White

Charmaine Brown

Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith

Lena James

Key Crew

Tom Werner
Producer
Debbie Allen
Producer