Gilbert Lewis (actor)

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]

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

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970Cotton Comes to Harlem1st Black Beret
1971Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name?Solomon the Cop
1971The Pursuit of HappinessGeorge Wilson
1972Across 110th StreetShevvy
1972Together for DaysBig Bubba
1973Gordon's WarSpanish Harry
1989BlazeRev. Marquez
1992CandymanDetective Frank Valento
1995Don Juan DeMarcoJudge Nyland

References

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


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