Jerry Lester
Actor
Known for
Jerry Lester spends his working days as an American actor, with a face that travels further than the name attached to it. He also took a part in 'Smokey and the Bandit II'. He started working at 23. The work has been mostly features. The best-known job on the record is 'Odds and Evens', playing Mike Firpo.
Jerry Lester
Actor
Jerry Lester spends his working days as an American actor, with a face that travels further than the name attached to it. He also took a part in 'Smokey and the Bandit II'. He started working at 23. The work has been mostly features. The best-known job on the record is 'Odds and Evens', playing Mike Firpo.
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Smokey and the Bandit II
Warehouse Guard
1980
Hardly Working
Slats
1980
Odds and Evens
Mike Firpo
1978
The Godmothers
Ricky Mastrasso
1973
The Monkees
Kramm
1966Season 1
The Rookie
Jerry Mann
1959
Sleepytime Gal
Downbeat
1942
Arizona to Broadway
Jimmy Dante
1933
Mickey Mouse Cartoons
Maurice Chevalier/Ed Wynne/Jimmy Durante/Eddie Cantor (voice)
1933Season 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerry Lester still alive?
Jerry Lester passed away on March 23, 1995 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Jerry Lester?
Jerry Lester is best known for roles in Odds and Evens, Smokey and the Bandit II, Mickey's Gala Premiere.
How many movies has Jerry Lester been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1933), Jerry Lester has appeared in 7 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Jerry Lester's first movie?
The career of Jerry Lester began with Mickey's Gala Premiere (1933).
What is Jerry Lester's most recent movie or series?
Jerry Lester's most recent release is Smokey and the Bandit II, which premiered on August 15, 1980.
What TV shows has Jerry Lester appeared in?
On television, Jerry Lester has appeared in The Monkees, The Mike Douglas Show, The Name's the Same, Mickey Mouse Cartoons.
Jerry Lester
1910-02-16 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jerry Lester (February 16, 1910 – March 23, 1995) was an American comedian, singer and performer on radio, television and the stage, who hosted the first network late night television program as host of Broadway Open House on NBC, a vaudeville-esque combination of comedy and music, whose success demonstrated the potential for late-night television and led to the creation of the Tonight Show.