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Comedian · Actor · Film director
Jerry Lewis
American comedian, actor and film director (1926 to 2017)
Jerry Lewis was born on March 16, 1926 and died on August 20, 2017, aged 91.
- Born
- March 16, 1926, Newark
- Died
- August 20, 2017
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Comedian, Actor, Film director
Official links: Official website (jerrylewiscomedy.com) · Wikipedia
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Jerry’s birthday, by the numbers
- Jerry Lewis was born on a Tuesday.
- Jerry Lewis would have turned 100 in 2026.
- Half birthday: September 16. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
- Jerry Lewis belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- Jerry Lewis was born 4 months and 5 days after Jonathan Winters. Compare
- Jerry Lewis was 7 when Joan Rivers was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Lewis born?
Jerry Lewis was born on March 16, 1926 and died on August 20, 2017, aged 91.
What is Jerry Lewis’s zodiac sign?
Pisces, born March 16.
Does Jerry Lewis have an official website?
Yes: jerrylewiscomedy.com.