Gilbert Lewis (actor)
| Gilbert Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 6, 1941 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
May 7, 2015 (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1995 |
Gilbert Lewis (April 6, 1941 – 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]
Selected filmography
- Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) - 1st Black Beret
- Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? (1971) - Solomon the Cop
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) - George Wilson
- Across 110th Street (1972) - Shevvy
- Together for Days (1972) - Big Bubba
- Gordon's War (1973) - Spanish Harry
- Blaze (1989) - Rev. Marquez
- Candyman (1992) - Detective Frank Valento
- Don Juan DeMarco (1994) - Judge Nyland
References
- ↑ "GILBERT, LEWIS "Tookie"". pressofAtlanticCity.com.
External links
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