Friday, 24 August 2012

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926) is an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is best known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team ofMartin and Lewis. In addition to the duo's popular nightclub work, they starred in a successful series of comedy films for Paramount Pictures.Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising telethons and position as national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).Lewis has won several awards for lifetime achievements from The American Comedy Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and Venice Film Festival, and he has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.In 2005, he received the Governors Award of the Academy of elevision Arts & SciencesBoard of Governors, which is the highest Emmy Award presented.[1] On February 22, 2009, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Lewis the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis


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