Jerry Lewis was an American actor known for his comedic roles in films and television. He gained fame for his performances in movies such as “The Nutty Professor,” “The King of Comedy,” and “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.”
Personal and Family Life
Jerry Lewis was born as Jerome Joseph Levitch on March 16, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey. He married twice; his first wife, Patti Lewis, was the mother of his six children, while his second wife, SanDee Pitnick, had one child with him. Jerry was known for his unique style of comedy, which included rapid one-take directing and manic humor.
Death and Legacy
Jerry Lewis passed away on August 20, 2017, in Las Vegas due to ischemic cardiomyopathy. His innovative contributions to comedy have left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry, and he was recognized with numerous awards throughout his career, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The King of Comedy | 1982-12-18 | Jerry Langford |
| Arizona Dream | 1993-01-06 | Leo Sweetie |
| Pardners | 1956-08-01 | Wade Kingsley Jr. / Wade Kingsley Sr. |
| It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | 1963-11-07 | Driver Who Runs Over Hat (uncredited) |
| At War with the Army | 1950-12-31 | Alvin Korwin |
| The Patsy | 1964-06-24 | Stanley Belt |
| Scared Stiff | 1953-04-27 | Myron Mertz |
| Li’l Abner | 1959-12-11 | Cameo |
| The Ladies Man | 1961-06-21 | Herbert H. Heebert / Mama Heebert |
| The Nutty Professor | 1963-06-04 | Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp |
| Living It Up | 1954-07-15 | Homer Flagg |
| Funny Bones | 1995-09-20 | George Fawkes |
| Max Rose | 2016-09-02 | Max Rose |
| Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! | 2009-08-07 | Stationmaster (voice) |
| Dying Laughing | 2017-02-24 | Himself |
| Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis | 2011-12-17 | Self |