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Shari Lewis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 17, 1933 |
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| Age | 93 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Shari Lewis's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Puppetry, ventriloquism, and hosting children's television shows, notably featuring Lamb Chop. |
Intro
Shari Lewis was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer, and television host best known for her iconic puppet character, Lamb Chop.
Early Life & Background
Shari Lewis was born to parents Ann Ritz, a pianist, and Abraham Hurwitz, a magician and professor. Her father encouraged her entertainment skills, teaching her magic tricks and supporting her artistic pursuits. She attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City.
Career Highlights
- Created and performed as the voices and puppeteer for Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy, and Charlie Horse.
- Hosted The Shari Lewis Show (1957–1963) and Lamb Chop’s Play-Along (1992–1997), both popular children's TV programs.
- Won multiple Emmy Awards for her children's programming.
- Published numerous children's books.
Trivia
- Lamb Chop, her most famous puppet, debuted in the 1950s.
- She won a total of 12 Emmy Awards throughout her career.
- Shari Lewis performed as a symphony conductor on occasion.
- Her daughter, Mallory Lewis, continues her work with Lamb Chop.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Shari Lewis?
Shari Lewis is 93 years old.
When was Shari Lewis born?
Shari Lewis was born the 17 January 1933.
Where is Shari Lewis from?
Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 17th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1933 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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