Gilbert Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2015 (aged 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1995 |
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]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Cotton Comes to Harlem | 1st Black Beret | |
| 1971 | Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? | Solomon the Cop | |
| 1971 | The Pursuit of Happiness | George Wilson | |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Shevvy | |
| 1972 | Together for Days | Big Bubba | |
| 1973 | Gordon's War | Spanish Harry | |
| 1989 | Blaze | Rev. Marquez | |
| 1992 | Candyman | Detective Frank Valento | |
| 1995 | Don Juan DeMarco | Judge Nyland |
References
- ^ "GILBERT, LEWIS "Tookie"". pressofAtlanticCity.com.
External links
- Gilbert Lewis at IMDb
- Gilbert Lewis at AllMovie