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1926 - 2017

Jerry Lewis

American comedian, actor, singer, and filmmaker.

Nicknamed "The King of Comedy", he is regarded as one of the most significant American cultural figures of the 20th century.

Fun Fact:

Lewis was known for his "kid" and "idiot" personas, which helped make him a pop culture icon over his eight-decade career. He professionally debuted in 1946 with singer Dean Martin, whom he split with in 1956. After the split, he began his solo career.

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"Jerry Lewis Was the Quintessential American Jew" - The New York Times (2017) [Archive]