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Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Director & actor · born 16 March 1926 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

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.

Where to start: The King of Comedy (1982).

As director 25

As actor 114

TV shows 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jerry Lewis movie?

By viewer score, The King of Comedy (1982) at 7.8/10.

What are Jerry Lewis’s most popular movies?

The King of Comedy, Arizona Dream, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

How many movies has Jerry Lewis made?

139 films on TMDB, 25 as director, 114 as actor.

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