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Jerry Lewis was the most profoundly creative comedian of his generation and arguably one of the two or three most influential comedians born anywhere in this century. The King of Comedy, 1996. His comedy style was physically uninhibited, expressive, and potentially volatile.
Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926 - August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.
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- Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926 - August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.
- March 16, 1926
- August 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, died on...
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Feb 23, 2022 · Women first interviewed by the directors behind ‘Allen v. Farrow’ say the comedy icon sexually harassed—and in at least one case, sexually assaulted—them with impunity. A special ...
Aug 22, 2017 · The comedian and actor died of ischemic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition, at his Las Vegas home in 2017. He was known for his comedy partnership with Dean Martin, his MDA telethon and his musical roles.
Aug 16, 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.
