What was Jerry Lewis's real name?
Correct answer: Joseph Levitch
Umpylou
America's Clown Royalty!
LadyAthelia
Love him and his comedy and especially his work with MD, he helped my family when we really needed it!
CageFreePisces138
i didnt know that he passed away hes very good man but funny and big hearts for years to help ms God bless him
Cersei
I had the opportunity to meet him when was on a book tour. loved him always. he was kind and funny and actually spent a bi of time speaking with me. i was over the moon thrilled.
Cherokeeprincess3
Player #1087455, He died the next day after my Daddy. We always watched the MD Fund raiser because we had MD in my mommas family and my brother died from it.
Sandyberry
I will always remember him singing "You'll never walk alone 🎶"...def brought years to our eyes. I grew up watching this every year with my mom and siblings. We'd all camp out in the living room and try to stay up all night. So sad he's gone but hopefully he's in a Heaven getting his well deserved reward.
Sir
I also heard he was mean off camera,, but I still love that man,he gave me plenty of joy I n my young life,,, The nutty professor, my favorite ,may he be blessed
JimmyLovesQL
Much like Danny Thomas, Mr. Lewis served a cause close to his heart and will forever be remembered for it.
Player #14423021
in Las Vegas back in the day..my ex delivered furniture to him...he greeted each man by name and offered them sandwiches and drink...but most importantly he looked each guy in the eye and shook his hand!...
penawareof
I didn't know Jerry had another name. What a magnificent
goofball!
Andi
Does anybody recall what he died of? I don’t think it was old age.
ROSEBUD
JimmyLovesQL, May his memory be a blessing.
kronik
legend! the Sistine joke, 14, 15, sisteen..
I. R. DAVID
More people should follow in his footstep’s
One of my biggest regrets , is not meeting
Him.
Artie
I think Jerry Lewis is the greatest entertainer ever. I saw him performing in a small, intimate theater in the round. He told jokes, did physical slapstick humor, sang like the Nutty Professor and sang beautifully and expertly. He also danced in every style imaginable, straight and in silly affect. Oh, healso juggled and quite impressive gymnastics. I have never before or since anyone who could perform half as well as he did. Finally, he maintained a breakneck pace and profound level of intensity through the whole performance.
MrM&M
He was a very funny and caring person
LwoLwo
find Jessica Hathaway
jay
Jerry lewis real name was joseph Leitch
my dad played basket ball with him, and i worked for him as a soumd man for his MS comercials.
Player #101322742
Sir, He was horrible to his wife & sons. I can’t like the man for how he treated them
Nikki~Mae
Brian Matthew, LOL. You must have been in the Military. “Jerry’s Kids” was what we called those who were injured while training.
Punkymeowgrl85
Cersei, I so wish I could have met him. My mother loved him. 😍 ❤️ My friend Irma was such a great movie!!
Craig
back in the day it was very common for Jewish celebrities to use a stage name that didn't sound Jewish to avoid antisemitism
licha
Player #1087455, it says 2017
TJ SISTA
One of the best. May he rest in peace.
JEA
I wasn't ready
JustMe
Player #1087455, I looked to check but it's posted 2017. So it's right
Player #37168640
did a lot for the kids who needed help, how many can say the same .
SevenAngels777
I miss you Jerry.
Player JD
CageFreePisces138, He helped people with muscular dystrophy. Disgusting part is MDA pushed him off to the side when they didn't want him in that role anymore. I had a brother with MD so I know it well.
Player #33060854
OMG, all this time I didn't know he was from Newark. My grandparents lived there and I also lived there at different times during my childhood.
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo, at least I get your humor Dad!
Player #24358685
As silly and off the cuff his humor often seemed, Lewis meticulously practiced and modified his every move to achieve the fullest effect. In real life, Martin was the loafer, just showed up and did his role, while Lewis handled all the business and creativity.
LoverNotAFighter
Grew up watching the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon every Labor Day Weekend. Nice memories of Jerry
itsME
totally guessed at this. I thought his name was Jerry Lewis!
Brian Matthew
Jerry's Kids.
mares55
yes he was supper funny and I loved his movies he will be missed. My parents always donated to md plus I was handicap ...
Chris
Jerry Lewis was my favorite comedian for a long time. The man was hilarious!!
Player Annie
love that man and all the work he did in his life and for the life of others
Player Lorraine4748
EternalLord3002, Many, many people who live in the spotlight change their names (e.g., John Wayne, Engelbert Humperdinck - the singer - the original was an author), & many authors use pen names - especially some female authors who wrote books in a style traditionally written by males.