Jerry Lewis

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

The Simpsons

as Professor John Frink, Sr. (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Andrew Munch

The King of Comedy

as Jerry Langford

Arizona Dream

as Leo Sweetie

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

as Driver Who Runs Over Hat (uncredited)

The Trust

as Jim's Father

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

The Nutty Professor

as Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

Raw

as Jerry Lewis (archive footage)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon