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Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. He is best-known for his slapstick humor in stage, radio, screen, recording and television. Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising telethons and position as national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Lewis won several awards for lifetime achievements from The American Comedy Awards, The Golden Camera, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and The Venice Film Festival, and he has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Known for
Acting
Born
Mar 16, 1926
Place of birth
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Gender
Male
Credits
184 as cast · 74 as crew
Best known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Date of death
Aug 20, 2017
Popularity
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