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Jerry Lewis Biography

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  • Born: March 16, 1926 in Newark, NJ
  • Years Active: 1930s-2000s
  • Member of: Martin & Lewis
  • Genre: World & Reggae

Born Joseph Levitch in Newark, NJ, Lewis was best known as a movie comedian/writer/director/producer; he did try his hand at serious singing, however, recording several singles and one charted album in the late '50s. His other charted single was "It All Depends on You" (#68, 1957), originally a Paul Whiteman #2 hit in 1927. ~ Larry Lapka, Rovi

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