Jason Lewis Biography

Fast Facts

• Supporter of many charities, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Global Green, Ante Up For Africa, Chrysalis, the Enough Project, KidsCan Charitable Trust and Not On Our Watch
• Was nominated for a VH1 Fashion Music Award for male model of the year in 1996
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "High Sierra Search and Rescue" in 1995
• Prior to acting, he waited tables and worked for a plumbing contractor to save money to go to Paris to model
• During his time as a fashion model, he appeared solo in an 11-page editorial campaign in GQ magazine
• Quote: "[on "Sex and the City"] "The show does what good storytelling is supposed to do: It offers a voice and a platform․ And not just for women, or from a woman's point of view․""
• Quote: "People have these ideas of what you're supposed to do to have a career, like play against type, or don't revisit a character․ I'm just not that precious․"
• Best known for playing Jerry "Smith" Jerrod in the "Sex and the City" TV series and films