Harry Lewis (actor) facts for kids
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Harry Lewis
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| Born | April 1, 1920 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | June 9, 2013 (aged 93) |
| Other names | Cpl. Harry Lewis |
| Occupation | Actor, restaurateur |
| Years active | 1941–1985 |
| Spouse(s) | Marilyn Friedman Lewis (1952–2013; his death) |
Harry L. Lewis (born April 1, 1920 – died June 9, 2013) was an actor who played smaller roles in movies. He was also famous for starting a popular restaurant chain called Hamburger Hamlet with his wife, Marilyn.
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About Harry Lewis
Harry Lewis was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 1, 1920. He started his acting career in 1941. His very first movie role was a small part in a film called Dive Bomber.
After that first movie, a big film studio called Warner Bros. hired him. He acted in many movies for them. One of his most remembered roles was as Edward "Toots" Bass. This was in the 1948 movie Key Largo, where he played one of the bad guys.
Harry Lewis also appeared in other movies. He was a butler in The Unsuspected (1947). He played a sheriff in Gun Crazy (1949). He was also a gangster in an episode of the Adventures of Superman TV show in 1951. He even had a small role as a slave in the famous movie The Ten Commandments (1956).
Starting Hamburger Hamlet
In 1950, Harry Lewis and his girlfriend, Marilyn Friedman, had an idea. They decided to open a restaurant. They used $3,500 to start their first restaurant. It was called Hamburger Hamlet. It opened in Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard.
Their restaurant became very popular. It grew into a chain with 24 different locations. Harry and Marilyn's two sons, David and Adam, later joined the family business. In 1987, they sold the company. After selling Hamburger Hamlet, Harry and Marilyn opened new restaurants in Los Angeles. They named their restaurant "Hamburger Hamlet" because they wanted it to be a place where actors could hang out. They also thought that every actor dreams of playing the famous character Hamlet.
Marilyn Lewis's Fashion Line
In the late 1960s, Marilyn Lewis started her own fashion business. She created a clothing line called Cardinali. Her clothes were sold in famous stores like Saks Fifth Avenue.
Even though the clothing line only lasted nine years, it was very important in fashion. It was even featured in Vogue magazine. Famous people like Nancy Reagan and Marlo Thomas loved wearing Cardinali clothes. This fashion line also influenced other designers.
Later Life
Harry Lewis passed away on June 9, 2013. He was 93 years old. His wife, Marilyn, died a few years later on May 3, 2017.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1941 | Dive Bomber | Flag Man | Not credited |
| 1941 | International Squadron | Pilot | Not credited |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Young Soldier in Hospital | Not credited |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Youth | Not credited |
| 1941 | The Body Disappears | Elevator Operator | Not credited |
| 1941 | You're in the Army Now | Recruit | Not credited |
| 1942 | Captains of the Clouds | Mr. Burton - RCAF Applicant | Not credited |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | Steve | |
| 1942 | Secret Enemies | Radio Operator | Not credited |
| 1942 | Busses Roar | Danny | |
| 1942 | Desperate Journey | Evans | Not credited |
| 1943 | The Hard Way | Serious Young Man | Not credited |
| 1943 | Air Force | Minor Role | Not credited |
| 1944 | The Last Ride | Harry Bronson | |
| 1944 | Winged Victory | Cadet Peter Clark | |
| 1946 | Her Kind of Man | Candy | |
| 1947 | The Unsuspected | Max | |
| 1947 | Always Together | Reporter | Not credited |
| 1948 | Winter Meeting | Juvenile | Not credited |
| 1948 | Wallflower | Arthur | Not credited |
| 1948 | Key Largo | Edward 'Toots' Bass | |
| 1948 | Adventures of Don Juan | Innkeeper's Son | Not credited |
| 1948 | The Decision of Christopher Blake | Juvenile in Play | Not credited |
| 1948 | Whiplash | Press Man | Not credited |
| 1949 | Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch | Chick Bennett | |
| 1949 | Bomba on Panther Island | Robert Maitland | |
| 1950 | Gun Crazy | Deputy Clyde Boston | |
| 1950 | Blonde Dynamite | Champ Fallon | |
| 1950 | My Friend Irma Goes West | Trooper | Not credited |
| 1950 | Southside 1-1000 | FBI Agent | Not credited |
| 1951 | The Fat Man | Happy Stevens | |
| 1953 | Run for the Hills | Mr. Carewe | |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Arresting Detective | Not credited |
| 1956 | The Harder They Fall | New York Ring Announcer | Not credited |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Slave | Not credited |
| 1956 | Accused of Murder | Bartender | Not credited |
| 1956 | The Man Is Armed | Cole | |
| 1959 | I Mobster | Gangster | Not credited |
| 1969 | Pendulum | Brooks Elliot |
See also
In Spanish: Harry Lewis para niños
