HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KGO) -- Best known for his outstanding stand-up, quick timing, and unforgettable slapstick humor -- Jerry Lewis was one of the most iconic entertainers of his era.
Aside from his work in films like "Bellboy" and "The Nutty Professor," Lewis was a benevolent humanitarian who raised almost $2.5 billion through his annual telethons for muscular dystrophy. He was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for his tireless philanthropic efforts.
Lewis appeared in over 50 films making audiences laugh, feel and think through several decades.
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In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, actor Max von Sydow poses at the International Film Festival Berlinale, in Berlin.
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