Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. He is best-known for his slapstick humor in stage, radio, screen, recording and television. Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising telethons and position as national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Lewis won several awards for lifetime achievements from The American Comedy Awards, The Golden Camera, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and The Venice Film Festival, and he has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.... more

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Breakthrough Years

1949

My Friend Irma was his film debut, launching his successful comedy partnership with Dean Martin.

1950

At War with the Army, his first film with Dean Martin, cemented their comedy duo.

1951

As part of Martin and Lewis, their film That's My Boy solidified their meteoric rise to film stardom.

1957

The Delicate Delinquent, his first solo film, proved his individual box-office power after Dean Martin.

1958

The Geisha Boy (1958) launched his highly successful solo film career as actor-director.

1960

Directed and starred in The Bellboy, establishing his innovative comedic auteur status.