"I've had great success being a total idiot." ― Jerry Lewis From Jerry Lewis Comedian Added on 1/31/2026 About Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis was an American comedian, actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian. He was widely known for his slapstick comedy and his long-running support of muscular dystrophy fundraising efforts. Born: 1926-03-16 Died: 2017-08-20 View all quotes from Jerry Lewis