JERRY LEWIS (1926 -) AMERICAN COMEDIAN KNOWN for His Slap-Stick Comedy, Jerry Lewis Was Born in Newjersey, the Son of Entertainers

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JERRY LEWIS (1926 -) AMERICAN COMEDIAN KNOWN for his slap-stick comedy, Jerry Lewis was born in NewJersey, the son of entertainers. He left school to perform in theatre and nightclubs and in 1944 met singer Dean Martin. In 1946, they became a duo in NewYork nightclubs, combining Martin's singing and Lewis' comedy. In 1949, they made their film debut in My Friend Irma. The pair hosted the Col- gate Comedy Hourand starred in films, including Scared Stiff (1953), and Hollywood or Bust (1956) before splitting. Lewis began a solo career, appearing in films The Bellboy (1960), The Ladies' Man (1961) andThe NuttyProfessor (1963). In 1977, he was nominated forthe Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting muscular dystrophy.

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Run of success A FUN run inspired by a Campbellfield man's love for his son raised $46,562 for the Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation last month. Ozi Akyildiz started Run for Strength after his son Kaya was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. More than 500 people joined the run around Albert Park Lake last month. Sponsors included Preston Motors and YPA Estate Agents. The next run will be held in February. Details: Sam on 0416 199 927.