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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", as well as headliner and entertainer.
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
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
Jun 18, 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.
- Michael Barson
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
Aug 20, 2017 · Comedy king Jerry Lewis, whose manic style amused generations of moviegoers on both sides of the Atlantic, yet whose popularity often confounded critics, has died, his agent confirmed to PEOPLE....
Aug 20, 2017 · Jerry Lewis, the manic, rubber-faced showman who jumped and hollered to fame in a lucrative partnership with Dean Martin, has died. He was 91.
