<small>''This article is about the American comedy actor; for the Rock and Roll singer see [[Jerry Lee Lewis]]''</small><br>
<small>''This article is about the American comedy actor; for the Rock and Roll singer see [[Jerry Lee Lewis]]''</small><br>
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'''Jerry Lewis''' (born March 16, 1926 - Newark, New Jersey). American [[Actor]], [[Comedian]], Filmmaker and Host of the annual Jerry Lewis telethon.
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'''Jerry Lewis''', born March 16, 1926 (age {{age|1926|3|16}}) in Newark, New Jersey, is an American [[Actor]], [[Comedian]], Filmmaker and Host of the annual Jerry Lewis telethon.
He was born Joseph Levitch to a [[Jewish]] family. His parents were also professionals in the entertainment world.
He was born Joseph Levitch to a [[Jewish]] family. His parents were also professionals in the entertainment world.