Quick Facts
Born:
1933-01-17
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Shari Lewis
Acting
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Biography
Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz (January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998), better known as Shari Lewis, was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer and television show host. She was best known as the original puppeteer of the sock puppet Lamb Chop, first appearing on Captain Kangaroo in March 1956 and then Hi Mom, a local morning television show that aired on WRCA-TV (now WNBC-TV) in New York City.
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Known For
The Nanny
Shari Lewis
The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Janet Jerrod
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Love, American Style
Diane
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
The Jack Benny Program
Shari Lewis
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shari & Lamb Chop MOVIE | Self (archival footage) |
| 1998 | The Charlie Horse Music Pizza TV | Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice) |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self |
| 1996 | Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise MOVIE | Shari / Lamb Chop / Hush Puppy / Charlie Horse (voice) |
| 1995 | Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah MOVIE | Shari |
| 1994 | Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio MOVIE | Self / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice) |
| 1993 | The Nanny TV | Shari Lewis |
| 1992 | Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' MOVIE | archive footage |
| 1992 | Vicki! TV | Self |
| 1992 | Lamb Chop's Play-Along TV | Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice) |