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Jerry Lewis
Performer
Jerry Lewis
Performer
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Also Known As:
Jerome Levitch
Born:
Mar 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey
Death:
Aug 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV
Roles (2)
Damn Yankees
Opened March 03, 1994
as Applegate (Replacement)
Jerry Lewis at the Palace
Opened February 08, 1957
Performer
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
1995
Special Award
Winner