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Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (1926–2017) was an American comedian, actor and film director.

Also recorded as Joseph Levitch; The King of Comedy.

Jerry Lewis in brief

Born
1926
Died
2017
Known for
comedian,actor,film director,screenwriter,singer,television producer
Place of birth
Newark

Overview

Recorded at birth as Joseph Levitch.

Born at Newark in 1926, died at Las Vegas in 2017.

In detail

Jerry Lewis studied at University of California, Los Angeles and Irvington High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are comedy, traditional pop, jazz and pop.

Membership is recorded of Martin and Lewis.

Work by Jerry Lewis is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Commander of the Legion of Honour, New Jersey Hall of Fame and Honorary Member of the Order of Australia.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jerry Lewis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q294927: Jerry Lewis

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