Actor 1926 - 2017

Jerry Lewis

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. He is best-known for his slapstick humor in stage, radio, screen, recording and television. Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising... Read full bio →

Person Information

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Full Name

Jerry Lewis

Known For

Acting

Birthday

March 16th, 1926 00:00

Place of Birth

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Died

August 20th, 2017 00:00 (aged 91)

TMDB ID

3663

IMDb ID

nm0001471

Biography

Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. He is best-known for his slapstick humor in stage, radio, screen, recording and television. Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising telethons and position as national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Lewis won several awards for lifetime achievements from The American Comedy Awards, The Golden Camera, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and The Venice Film Festival, and he has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.