- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAustin Lewis Jacobs
- Lew Parker was born on October 29, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Are You with It? (1948), That Girl (1966) and The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (1956). He was married to Betty Kean. He died on October 27, 1972 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseBetty Kean(March 9, 1956 - October 27, 1972) (his death)
- Came from a theatrical family. His father was one-half of a double act, "Parker and Decker", who often performed in black-face. Lew had a background in vaudeville and was helped in his career by Milton Berle and Bob Hope. He entertained troops during the war in the South Pacific as part of the USO. Appeared on the musical comedy stage after the war. Toured in the "Ole Olsen" part of "Hellzapoppin'". Active on television from the early 1950's, best-known as "Lew Marie", father of That Girl (1966).
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