From stand-up comedy to film and series roles
In recent years, Lewis has made a name for herself by starring in two Emmy Award-winning films. HBO-Series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” He who knows himself. He starred in the show created by “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David, 76. A fictional version of himself — and can also be seen in the comedy series' currently-running final twelfth season.
Louis is his caustic, self-deprecating and Black comedy. After starting out in the stand-up scene of the 1970s and '80s, he increasingly appeared on American television. Hollywood movie actors On that day. Between 1988 and 1997 he appeared in three comedy specials on the premium cable channel HBO and starred in a film parody of Mel Brooks (97). “Robin Hood – Heroes in Tides” And in the dark wine drama “Leaving Las Vegas” with.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and throughout his life… Fight against alcoholism And Drug problems According to his own reports, he has been dry for almost 30 years. Almost a year ago, Lewis announced Parkinson's disease should be. He then ended his stand-up career.
