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Jerry Lewis Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1926-03-16

Birthplace:
Newark, New Jersey, USA

Credits:
186 Total Roles

Jerry Lewis

Acting

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2025 From Darkness to Light MOVIE Self
2024 Keep Your Sunny Side Up: The Ballad of Addie and Moze MOVIE Self (Archival Footage)
2024 Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy TV Self - Comedian (archive footage)
2022 Marilyn Monroe, La Célébrité à tout prix TV Jerry Lewis
2022 Mystery Reel MOVIE Self
2022 The Dark Side of a Hollywood Icon MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2022 Rat Pack MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2021 Dean Martin: King of Cool MOVIE Self
2021 Kreka: Dreamcatcher MOVIE Self

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