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Jerry Lewis
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Jerry Lewis: Biography
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Birth Name:
Joseph Levitch
Birth Place:
Newark, NJ
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
03/16/1926, Pisces
Profession:
Actor; comedian; director; writer; producer
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Jerry Lewis Fast Facts:
Made his showbiz debut at age 5 with his vaudevillian parents in the Catskill's Borscht Belt singing "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
Partnership with Dean Martin lasted from 1946-56; they starred together in 16 movies and numerous TV shows.
Taught a class in filmmaking at USC; students included Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Invented the video assist, a video camera linked to a motion-picture lens, allowing directors to immediately view a take.
Received the Emmy Governors Award in 2005, and France's Legion of Honor award in 1984.
Jerry Lewis Relationships:
Anthony Lewis - Son
Christopher Lewis - Son
Danielle Sara Lewis - Daughter
Danny Levitch - Father
Gary Lewis - Son
Joseph Lewis - Son
Patti Palmer - Ex-wife
Rae Levitch - Mother
Ronald Lewis - Son
SanDee Pitnick Lewis - Wife
Scott Lewis - Son
Jerry Lewis Awards:
1966 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1952 Emmy: Best Comedian or Comedienne - Nominee
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