Jerry Lewis, Facts, Biography, Telethon, & Movies

Jerry Lewis, American comedian, actor, and director whose unrestrained comic style made him one of the most popular performers of the 1950s and ’60s. He was also known for the famed comedy team he formed with singer Dean Martin and for the annual charity telethon he would host over Labor Day weekend.

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On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

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