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Jerry Lewis (I) (1926–2017)
Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926) was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio. He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team of Martin and Lewis. In addition to the duo's popular nightclub work,...
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Born:in Newark, New Jersey, USADied:(age 91) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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Actor (72 credits)
Actor (72 credits)
2006
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Uncle Andrew Munch
Uncle Andrew Munch
- Uncle
(2006)
... Uncle Andrew Munch
2003
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Professor John Frink, Sr.
Professor John Frink, Sr.
- Treehouse of Horror XIV
(2003)
... Professor John Frink, Sr. (voice)
1988-1989
Wiseguy
(TV Series)
Eli Sternberg
Eli Sternberg
- Postcard from Morocco
(1989)
... Eli Sternberg
- Where's the Money?
(1989)
... Eli Sternberg
- All or Nothing
(1989)
... Eli Sternberg
- Next of Kin
(1988)
... Eli Sternberg
- 7th Avenue Freeze Out
(1988)
... Eli Sternberg
1970
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Magician's Assistant
Magician's Assistant
- The Magic Act
(1970)
... Magician's Assistant
1967
The Danny Thomas Hour
(TV Series)
Brief Walking Man
Brief Walking Man
- Danny Thomas' Wonderful World of Burlesque: Fourth Edition
(1967)
... Brief Walking Man (uncredited)
1965
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Dr. Dennis Green
Dr. Dennis Green
- A Little Fun to Match the Sorrow
(1965)
... Dr. Dennis Green
1959
Startime
(TV Series)
Joey Robin / Joey Rabinowitz
Joey Robin / Joey Rabinowitz
- The Jazz Singer
(1959)
... Joey Robin / Joey Rabinowitz
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Writer (19 credits)
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Soundtrack (26 credits)
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Director (24 credits)
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Music department (2 credits)
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Self (203 credits)
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Archive footage (75 credits)
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Inventor of the now-universally used "video-assist"; a video camera linked to the motion picture camera's lens. This technology allows a director to view takes immediately after calling "cut!" Lewis developed this system as an actor/director in order to review takes that he was unable to view while shooting, since he was an ... See more »Publicity Listings:
6 Biographical Movies | 7 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 5 Interviews | 28 Articles | 4 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Martin & LewisHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Personal Quote:
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again! See more »Trivia:
Jerry Lewis died on August 20, 2017, at age 91, one day after [Dick Gregory], and within the entire year of other stars, who were born in either late 1925 or 1926, either aged 90 or 91: [Robert Hardy], [Tony Russel], [John Harlan], [Earle Hyman], [Betty Kennedy], [Buddy Greco], [Hugh Hefner], [Don Rickles], [Joy Coghill], [Richard Anderson], [Harry Dean Stanton] and [Chuck Berry]. See more »Trademark:
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