Jerry Lewis
Who Jerry Lewis is
Comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, singer and humanitarian who became one of the 20th century's major comedy figures. After early solo performance, he formed the hugely successful Martin and Lewis duo with Dean Martin, then built a solo film and television career while writing, directing and producing many of his own projects.
At a glance
- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 2017
- On screen
- My Friend Irma, At War with the Army, The Stooge and 4 more
Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- My Friend Irma
- At War with the Army
- The Stooge
- The Caddy
- Artists and Models
- Hollywood or Bust
- The Nutty Professor
Comedians like Jerry Lewis
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Dave Chappelle also in The Nutty Professor
- Eddie Murphy also in The Nutty Professor
- Jack Benny also in Artists and Models
Questions about Jerry Lewis
What TV shows and films is Jerry Lewis in?
My Friend Irma, At War with the Army, The Stooge, The Caddy, Artists and Models and Hollywood or Bust, among 7 credits.
Who are some comedians like them?
Dave Chappelle (also in The Nutty Professor), Eddie Murphy (also in The Nutty Professor) and Jack Benny (also in Artists and Models).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with their place on the Legends ballots.
Sources
- Television Academy — Jerry Lewis ↗ 1926–2017 dates, comedian/filmmaker career and Martin & Lewis history
- New Jersey Hall of Fame — Jerry Lewis ↗ New Jersey origins, physical-comedy career and influence
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026