Jerry Lewis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 16, 1926 |
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| Died | August 20, 2017 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Jerry Lewis's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Legendary comedian and actor, half of the comedy duo Martin and Lewis, and longtime host of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. |
Intro
Jerry Lewis was an iconic American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker, and humanitarian. He became famous for his slapstick humor in movies and his partnership with Dean Martin. Lewis was also renowned for hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, which helped raise more than $2 billion for muscular dystrophy research over decades.
Early Life & Background
Jerry Lewis was born into a family of entertainers. His father was a master of ceremonies and vaudeville performer, and his mother was a pianist for a radio station. He began performing at a young age, appearing with his parents on stage before developing his own comedic style.
Career Highlights
- Formed the popular comedy duo Martin and Lewis with singer Dean Martin in 1946; they became top box office stars and had a popular radio and television presence during the 1940s and 1950s.
- Starred in and directed notable comedy films such as 'The Nutty Professor' (1963) and 'The Bellboy' (1960).
- Hosted the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, raising billions for muscular dystrophy research.
- Received numerous awards, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009.
Trivia
- Lewis was known for his use of the video assist, a system he developed so directors could view activities after filming a scene, which became a standard film production tool.
- He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for his efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
FAQs
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Jerry Lewis was born the 16 March 1926.
Newark, New Jersey, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 16th, 1926, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 16th, 1926 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A Little Bungalow by Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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