Gilbert Lewis (actor)

Gilbert Lewis
Born(1936-04-06)April 6, 1936
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 2015(2015-05-07) (aged 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1970–1995

Gilbert Lewis (April 6, 1936 – May 7, 2015) was an American actor who is best known for playing The King of Cartoons in the first season of the 1986 children's show, Pee-wee's Playhouse. Lewis played the King of Cartoons in thirteen episodes before being replaced by actor William Marshall. He also made guest appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, General Hospital, and Alien Nation.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970 Cotton Comes to Harlem 1st Black Beret
1971 Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? Solomon the Cop
1971 The Pursuit of Happiness George Wilson
1972 Across 110th Street Shevvy
1972 Together for Days Big Bubba
1973 Gordon's War Spanish Harry
1989 Blaze Rev. Marquez
1992 Candyman Detective Frank Valento
1995 Don Juan DeMarco Judge Nyland

References

  1. ^ "GILBERT, LEWIS "Tookie"". pressofAtlanticCity.com. 3 June 2015.


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