Buddy Lewis (comedian) facts for kids

Roland "Buddy" Lewis, born on April 14, 1963, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and voice-over artist. A voice-over artist is someone who uses their voice for characters in cartoons, video games, or commercials, without appearing on screen.

About Buddy Lewis

Buddy Lewis was born in Gary, Indiana. Everyone has called him "Buddy" since he was a baby. He went to Howard University and then moved to Los Angeles to start his career in entertainment.

Buddy's Acting Career

Buddy Lewis has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Some of the movies he has been in include Black Dynamite, The Chosen One, and Robosapien: Rebooted. He also appeared as himself on comedy shows like "Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment" and "Comics Unleashed".

Buddy's Writing Work

Besides acting, Buddy Lewis is also a talented writer. He has helped write scripts for famous comedians like D.L. Hughley and Jamie Foxx. He also worked as a script writer for many television programs, including "Tyler Perry's House of Payne". In 2017, he helped create a TV series called White Famous.

Buddy's Comedy Groups and Hobbies

Buddy Lewis was a member of an improvisational group called The Comedy Act Players. An improvisational group makes up scenes and jokes on the spot without a script. He is also part of a fraternity called Omega Psi Phi.

Buddy Lewis loves to play golf and even calls himself the "World's Greatest Comic Golfer." He created a video blog series called "Buddy Lewis, The World's Greatest Comic Golfer." In this series, he plays golf with his comedian friends, shares funny comments, and talks about current events in a humorous way.

Buddy's Family Life

Buddy Lewis has a daughter named Asha. She runs a popular blog on Tumblr, which is a website where people can share posts, photos, and videos.

Awards and Recognitions

Buddy Lewis has won awards for his acting. The NAACP Theatre Awards celebrate achievements in theater.

• In 2003, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the play The Fabric of a Man.
• In 2004, he won Best Supporting Actor again for his role in the musical Pearl.

Selected Film Roles

Buddy Lewis has appeared in many films over the years. Here are some of his notable roles:

• In 1998, he played a Bartender in the movie Woo.
• In 2001, he was Steve on the Strip in The Brothers and Uncle Charles Lester in House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute.
• He played Cleon in Big Stan (2007) and Harper Johnson in Pathology (2008).
• In 2009, he was "Gunsmoke" in Black Dynamite and Frank White in The Perfect Gift.
• He appeared as Charles in Robosapien: Rebooted (2013).
• More recently, he played a Police Officer in 2 Minutes of Fame (2020) and Juhahn's Dad in You Married Dat (2022).
• In 2023, he had roles in movies like Back on the Strip, Outlaw Johnny Black, and The Drone That Saved Christmas.

Selected Television Roles

Buddy Lewis has also been a part of many television shows:

• He was the voice of Junior in the animated series Little Shop (1991).
• He appeared as himself on Def Comedy Jam (1992) and 1st Amendment Stand Up (2009).
• He had roles in popular sitcoms like Martin (1994, 1996), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1998), The Jamie Foxx Show (2000), The Parkers (2001), The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006), That's So Raven (2006), and Drake & Josh (2006).
• He was a Police Officer in Traffic Light (2011).
• From 2012 to 2013, he was a recurring character named Carson in For Richer or Poorer.
• He played Klondell (voice) in Da Jammies (2015-2016).
• He appeared as himself in Unsung Hollywood (2016) and Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013, 2016).
• In 2017, he was an Emcee in The New Edition Story.
• More recently, he played Wendell in The Family Business (2020) and Bernie Davis in Millennials (2021-2022).