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Learn about the life and career of Jerry Lewis, who was nicknamed "The King of Comedy" and starred in films such as The Nutty Professor and The King of Comedy. Find out about his early years, his partnership with Dean Martin, his philanthropy, his awards and his controversies.
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.
- January 1, 1
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- January 1, 1
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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...
- Dave Kehr
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 16, 2024 · Learn about Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, and director who was one of the most popular performers of the 1950s and ’60s. Find out about his career, his partnership with Dean Martin, his solo films, and his involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- Michael Barson
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 21, 2017 · The manic, rubber-faced performer who jumped and hollered to fame in a stage, radio, TV and film partnership with Dean Martin, settled to become a self-conscious auteur in movies he wrote, produced and directed, and found new fame as the tireless, teary host of the annual muscular dystrophy telethons, died Sunday at home in Las Vegas surrounded ...