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Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; [a] March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer and humanitarian who was famously nicknamed "The King of Comedy", with a career lasting over eight decades.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, director and humanitarian. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy in film, television, and charity.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Jerry Lewis, American comedian, actor, and director whose unrestrained comic style made him one of the most popular performers of the 1950s and ’60s. He was also known for the famed comedy team he formed with singer Dean Martin and for the annual charity telethon he would host over Labor Day weekend.
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Learn about the life and career of Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, director and humanitarian. He was famous for his slapstick humor, his partnership with Dean Martin, and his charity work for muscular dystrophy.
- March 16, 1926
- August 20, 2017
Aug 20, 2017 · Aug. 20, 2017. Jerry Lewis, the comedian, actor and filmmaker who was adored by many, disdained by others, but unquestionably a defining figure of American entertainment in the 20th century,...
- Dave Kehr
Aug 21, 2017 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jerry Lewis, the manic, rubber-faced showman who jumped and hollered to fame in a lucrative partnership with Dean Martin, settled down to become a self-conscious screen auteur and found an even greater following as the tireless, teary host of the annual muscular dystrophy telethon.
Aug 21, 2017 · He was 91. Lewis, who had battled the lung disease pulmonary fibrosis, heart issues, a debilitating back problem and addiction to pain killers, died of natural causes, according to his publicist. His career spanned the history of show business in the 20th century, beginning in his parents’ vaudeville act at the age of 5.
