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Jerry Lewis

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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:
1952 Emmy: Best Comedian or Comedienne - Nominee
1966 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2008 Oscar: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award - Winner