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Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; [ a] March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, humanitarian and entertainer, who was famously nicknamed "The King of Comedy" throughout the United States.
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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- Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jul 25, 2024 · Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.—died August 20, 2017, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American comedian, actor, and director whose unrestrained comic style made him one of the most popular performers of the 1950s and ’60s.
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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, died on...
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Learn about the life and career of Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, director and producer known for his slapstick humor and charity work. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- March 16, 1926
- August 20, 2017
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.
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Aug 20, 2017 · The actor and director, known for his manic style and partnership with Dean Martin, passed away at home of natural causes, his agent confirmed. He had a long and turbulent career, facing health issues, depression and a feud with his former partner.
