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.

Jerry Lewis' MDA telethons were full of emotion, star appearances – The Denver Post

Jerry Lewis Will Not Participate In MDA Telethon, Says Publicist : The Two-Way : NPR

Jerry Lewis - Wikipedia

Jerry Lewis dies at 91, publicist says

Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Live held at The South Point Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada - 31.08.08 Stock Photo - Alamy

Jerry Lewis and the Labor Day Telethon for the MDA - Famous Clowns

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

Legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Publicist: Jerry Lewis, comedian, telethon host, dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, Nonpareil Genius of Comedy, Dies at 91

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