Joseph Levitch
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Mar 16, 1926 Newark, NJ |
| Died | Aug 20, 2017 Las Vegas, NV |
| Age | Died at 91 |
Jerry Lewis | |
| Job | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Top Roles | Jerome Littlefield, Peter J. Ingersoll / Fred Dobbs, Woman in Lala's Dream, Wilbur Hoolick, Cinderfella |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical, Romance, Drama, Family, Action |
| Top Topics | Slapstick, Romance (Comic), Jewels |
| Top Collaborators | Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Del Moore, Frank Tashlin (Director), Norman Taurog (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Rossen, Harry E. Edington see more.. |
Jerry Lewis Overview:
Legendary actor, Jerry Lewis, was born Joseph Levitch on Mar 16, 1926 in Newark, NJ. Lewis died at the age of 91 on Aug 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV .
HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Television and Motion Pictures. Lewis was never nominated for an Academy Award. However he won one Honorary Award in 2008 Jerry Lewis .
BlogHub Articles:
The Nutty Professor (1963): is Jekyll and Hyde
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 7, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsI can bemusedly remember more than a few trips out to the high school football fields as?our designated evacuation point for fire drills. The other times we ended up out there was more likely than not due to?the chemistry department setting them?off with some supernal explosion of their own devising... Read full article
The Bellboy (1960) and The Goofball Auteur
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 2, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsThe Bellboy is introduced by a witty disclaimer as a studio executive (a cameo by Jack Kruschen) explains this is a film based on fun. There is no story. No plot. Instead, it acts as a visual diary in the week of a real nut! He subsequently reels about in his chair laughing hysterically. It breaks t... Read full article
Quote of the Week: on Comedy
By KC on Jan 10, 2016 From Classic MoviesImage Source My philosophy of comedy is a man in trouble. There but for the grace of God go I. - Quote Source... Read full article
presents... The Nutty Professor (1963)
By Michaela on Sep 19, 2015 From Love Letters to Old HollywoodIf you're a regular reader of my blog, you've probably noticed that a lot of my movie discoveries have come from my mom and my sister -- my mom will recommend something or mention someone I should check out, and then I wind up watching it with my sister (which can be good or bad). The same goes for ... Read full article
How Many Films Did Dean Martin and Star in Together?
By Annmarie Gatti on Jun 7, 2015 From Classic Movie Hub BlogHow Many Films Did Dean Martin and Star in Together? Dean Martin and met for the first time at New York City’s Glass Hat Club where both were performing in 1945, then teamed up to debut at Atlantic City’s 500 Club on July 25, 1946. ?From live performances, to radi... Read full article
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Jerry Lewis Quotes:
Al Crowthers: So when you hit'm, you won't break your knuckles.
Melvin Jones: Why don't you put some on my shoes so I won't wear them out from running away from him?
Herbert H. Heebert: Hey, lady!
Virgil: So do me something.
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