People named Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis was born Joseph Levitch Jewish parents Daniel "Danny" Levitch (1902–1980), and Rachael "Rae" (Brodsky) Levitch (1903–1983). Both of his parents were in the entertainment industry, Danny as a vaudevillian and Rae was his musical director. There are varying records as to Jerry's first name, some reporting that it was Joseph, some said it was Jerome. Whichever was correct, he later called himself "Jerry" saying that he didn't want to be confused with "Joe Louis" or "Joe E. Lewis". Like his partner Dean Martin, Jerry dropped out of high school in the 10th grade. Neither seems to have been affected by their lack of higher education, since both went on to become a huge success as a team and individually. Jerry met Dean Martin in 1945 and they became a comedy team. Jerry had worked the "Borscht Belt" and vaudeville previously, but it was together that they hit "the big time." Dean Martin was the "straight man" and Jerry was the goofy comedian and together they went on to perform in night clubs and eventually, several successful movies. Due to personality differences, Jerry and Dean broke up their duo in 1956. After ending his partnership with Dean, Jerry and his wife Patty took a vacation in Las Vegas to consider the direction of his career. He ended up recording some records, singing in public for the first time since he was five years old. He again had successes in live performances, but it was with his comedic talents that his solo career took off and he made a string of popular movies. Jerry's reputation and stature increased after a contract with Paramount , when he began to exert total control over all aspects of his films. His involvement in directing, writing, editing and art direction coincided with the rise of auteur theory in French intellectual film criticism and the French New Wave movement. This led to his being a huge success in France, where he was hailed as a King of Comedy. He also hosted an MDA telethon on Labor Day weekend for decades until his health declined and he was no longer able to host what was truly a marathon in television. Jerry was married twice: first to Patti Palmer for 36 years and then to SanDee Pitnick from 1983 until he died. He had 7 children in total. He had some decades-long heart problems, prostate cancer, type 1 diabetes, and pulmonary fibrosis, as well as problems caused by the nature of his physical comedy. He died at home in Las Vegas, Nevada of end-stage cardiac disease and peripheral artery disease. He was cremated. Jerry Lewis: Obituary In his final will, Jerry left his estate to his second wife of 34 years, SanDee Pitnick, and their daughter, and explicitly disinherited his children from his first marriage and their children.

Jerry Lee Lewis was born to Elmo Kid Lewis, Sr. and Mary "Mamie" Herron Lewis. He had siblings Linda Gail, a musician, Frankie Jean, and Elmo Lewis Jr. Jerry's cousins were Mickey Gilley, a country music singer, and Jimmy Swaggert, a televangelist, who played piano with him when they were all young boys. Jerry Lee showed such talent without much teaching that his parents took a mortgage out on their farm in order to afford to buy a piano for him to play on. His mother wanted him to play gospel songs exclusively, but no one took the fire out of Jerry Lee. He played a "boogie-woogie" rendition of the song "My God is Real" at his church school! He was kicked out of it and went on to great success, signing a contract with Sun Records - where Elvis first recorded - in 1956. Working as a solo artist, as well as a session musician, Jerry Lee became a well-known part of the early rock and roll scene. Anyone who was a part of the early fan base of Rock and Roll remembers such classics as "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire". Jerry Lee's private life, however, derailed his growing career. In May of 1958, while touring Great Britain, it was discovered that he was married to his 13-year-old cousin - she was 13 and he was 22 when they married, although he said that she was 15. His tour of Great Britain was cancelled. More marriages - seven in total - and other scandals followed amidst a brilliant career: He threatened to kill Elvis Presley, a friend, at the gate of Graceland one evening. He almost shot his own bass player. The IRS seized his property in 1979 for a $274,00 tax debt. He was arrested for tax evasion and found innocent. Perhaps all of the turmoil was because of his guilt. Raised Pentacostal, he felt that his music and his way of life were sinful. But he persisted in his unique combination of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" until he became too old. Maybe he was a child of his time? To quote Jerry Lee Lewis: “’Cause,” he liked to say, “ain’t but one of me.” Read Jerry Lee's authorized version of his life - from his website - at Jerry Lee Lewis Biography.

Jerry Wayne Lewis of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas was born on June 14, 1950, and died at age 56 years old on November 24, 2006.

Jerry E Lewis of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas was born on December 10, 1915, and died at age 60 years old in May 1976.

Jerry S Lewis of Livingston, Polk County, TX was born on April 20, 1956, and died at age 43 years old on March 10, 2000.

Jerry C Lewis of New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas was born on October 5, 1955, and died at age 52 years old on October 26, 2007.

Jerry Lee Lewis Jr of Texas was born on December 28, 1969, and died at age 40 years old on June 25, 2010.

Jerry Wayne Lewis of Archer City, Archer County, Texas was born on February 1, 1939, and died at age 71 years old on January 4, 2011.

Jerry Mccoy Lewis of Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas was born on February 28, 1934, and died at age 77 years old on April 2, 2011.

Jerry Lee Lewis of Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas was born on December 20, 1970, and died at age 38 years old on June 8, 2009.

Jerry Donald Lewis of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas was born on January 6, 1940, and died at age 66 years old on October 2, 2006.

Jerry B Lewis of Denton, Denton County, Texas was born on January 4, 1937, and died at age 49 years old in December 1986.

Jerry Lewis of Port Allen, West Baton Rouge County, LA was born on May 24, 1948, and died at age 61 years old on January 18, 2010. Jerry Lewis was buried at Port Hudson National Cemetery Section L Site 540-C 20978 Port Hickey Road, in Zachary.

Jerry C Lewis of Kosciusko, Attala County, MS was born on January 26, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on March 21, 2005.

Jerry C Lewis of Sellersburg, Clark County, IN was born on December 14, 1925, and died at age 80 years old on July 21, 2006.

Jerry Wayne Lewis of Providence, Caswell County, Ohio was born on September 29, 1946, and died at age 60 years old on May 10, 2007. Jerry Lewis was buried at Dayton National Cemetery Section 19-B Site 128 Va Medical Center - 4100 West Third Street, in Dayton.

Jerry L Lewis of Suffolk, Suffolk City County, VA was born on August 27, 1922, and died at age 65 years old on March 31, 1988.

Jerry Lewis of Crozet, Albemarle County, Virginia was born on August 21, 1910, and died at age 75 years old in April 1986.

Jerry Lewis of Harris County, TX was born circa 1970. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry Lewis.

Jerry W Lewis of Smith County, TX was born circa 1967. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry W. Lewis.

Jerry W Lewis of Hardin County, TX was born circa 1957. He married Pameal D. (Redd) Lewis on November 7, 1983 in Hardin County, TX. He married Pamela (Redd) Lewis on December 23, 1983 in Hardin County. He and Pamela D. (Redd) Lewis married on August 24, 1984 in Liberty County and they later separated on June 15, 1995 in Hardin County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry W. Lewis.

Jerry W Lewis of Sabine County, TX was born circa 1951. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry W. Lewis.

Jerry V Lewis of Lubbock County, TX was born circa 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry v. Lewis.

Jerry D Lewis of Travis County, TX was born circa 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry D. Lewis.

Jerry D Lewis of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry D. Lewis.

Jerry L Lewis of Jasper County, TX was born circa 1968. He married Denise M. (Cowart) Lewis on May 12, 1990 in Jefferson County, TX and they later separated on May 15, 1998 in Jasper County. He also married Brenda L. (Chidester) Lewis on November 3, 2000 in Jasper County and they later separated on December 19, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry L. Lewis.

Jerry L Lewis of Bell County, TX was born circa 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry L. Lewis.

Jerry L Lewis of Wichita County, TX was born circa 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry L. Lewis.

Jerry Lou (Lewis) Hansen was born on March 25, 1942 at 3984 Partridge Ln, in Keizer, Oregon United States. Jerry Hansen was married to Frederick Leander Woock, and has a child Holly Lee-Ann (Lewis) Stocker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry Lou (Lewis) Hansen .