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Jerry Lewis
Age: 83
Height: 6'
Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Born: Mar. 16th, 1926
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Jerry Lewis' Main TV Roles
NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at
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TRIVIA:
- Encouraged 'Christopher Walken' (qv) to act. Walken met Lewis while he was on _"The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950)_ (qv) and Lewis suggested to the young boy that he pursue a career in show business.
- Claims to have never seen _Hollywood or Bust (1956)_ (qv), the last film he made with his partner, 'Dean Martin (I)' (qv), saying it's much too painful for him to watch.
- Had open heart surgery in 1983.
- He was presented the French Legion of Honor in 1984 and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.
- Came upon his long-time theme song, "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby (With a Dixie Melody)," by accident. In 1956 he had to cover for an indisposed 'Judy Garland (I)' (qv) at a performance in Las Vegas, which included singing several of her songs. His performance of "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby," using Garland's arrangement, went over so well with the audience that Lewis has used it as his theme song ever since.He had a #10 hit recording with the song in 1957 and launched a recording career.
- Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2001.
- He was elected into the 2008 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services to Arts and Entertainment and charity.
- Lewis always wore tiny lady's sized wristwatches, usually made by Cartier. They are easy to spot in all of his films.
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