Lewis, Jerry

A consummate entertainer and world-renowned humanitarian, Jerry Lewis is not just a cultural icon in the United States -- he's one of the most easily recognized personalities on the planet. Widely regarded as a comic genius, regarded as one of the true giants of the motion picture industry, and internationally celebrated for his vast contributions to humanity, Jerry personifies the term "living legend." Jerry Lewis was destined to be in show business. He was born Joseph Levitch on March 16, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey, to Danny and Rae Lewis -- both professional entertainers. At age 5, he made...