What is Jerry Lewis's full name?
Jerome Joseph Levitch
Jerry Lewis nickname(s):
Le Roi du Crazy, Picchiatello, The King of Comedy
Jerry Lewis date of birth:
March 16, 1926
How old was Jerry Lewis when died?
91
Where was Jerry Lewis born?
Newark, New Jersey, USA
When did Jerry Lewis die?
August 20, 2017
Where did Jerry Lewis die?
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Why did Jerry Lewis die?
End-Stage Cardiac Disease And Peripheral Vascular Disease
How tall is Jerry Lewis?
6' (183 cm)
Jerry Lewis body shape:
Average
What color are Jerry Lewis's eyes?
Grey
What color is Jerry Lewis's hair?
Black
Is Jerry Lewis gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Jerry Lewis?
Jewish
What is Jerry Lewis's ethnicity?
White
What is Jerry Lewis nationality?
American
Where did Jerry Lewis go to school?
Irvington High School, Irvington, New Jersey, United States (Dropped Out)
What is Jerry Lewis's occupation?
Comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director
Jerry Lewis claim to fame:
Martin And Lewis, The Nutty Professor, MDA Spokesperson
What genre is Jerry Lewis's work?
Character Comedy, Physical Comedy, Character comedy, Physical Comedy
Jerry Lewis agent:
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Jerry Lewis commercials and brand endorsements:
(early 1970s) TV commercials: Selchow & Righter board games, (1991) TV commercial: Diet Pepsi, (2012) TV commercial: Appeared on an infomercial, hosted by Carol Burnett, for Time-Life's "The Best of the Carol Burnett Show" DVD collection, (1980) TV commercial: 7-11 convenience stores.
Jerry Lewis friends:
George Burns, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Judith Exner
Short Biography
Jerry Lewis (born Joseph or Jerome Levitch, depending on the source; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American actor, comedian, singer, film producer, film director, screenwriter, and humanitarian. He was known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio. He and Dean Martin were partners as the hit popular comedy duo of Martin and Lewis. Following that success, he was a solo star in motion pictures, nightclubs, television shows, concerts, album recordings, and musicals.