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What was Jerry Lewis’ net worth and career earnings?

Jerry Lewis, the American comedian, actor, singer, director, producer, and screenwriter, had a net worth of $50 million. He was one of the highest paid entertainers in the late 50s and early 60s, commanding large salaries and back end profits from his films.

Jerry Lewis was initially famous as a funny man in the comic team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. He later became a solo actor in films and TV, as well as a singer, director, and producer with well over 70 acting credits to his name.

Over the course of his career, Jerry Lewis received lifetime achievement awards from The American Comedy Awards, Venice Film Festival, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association. He also has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jerry Lewis was known for being the host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day Telethon and was the national chair for the MDA. He passed away on August 20, 2017, at the age of 91.

Jerry Lewis’ Early Life

Jerry Lewis was born on March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. His parents were both Jewish and raised Lewis in a Jewish household. His father, Daniel Levitch, was a master of ceremonies and vaudevillian whose parents had emigrated to the United States from Russia. His mother, Rachael, was a pianist and music director who was originally from Warsaw, Poland.

Lewis was originally born as Joseph but decided to go by Jerry in order to avoid confusion with Joe E. Lewis, a comedian, and Joe Louis, a boxer. He attended Irvington High School, where he was known for pulling pranks, until he dropped out during his tenth grade year.