Emmanuel Lewis
| Emmanuel Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Emmanuel Lewis in 1987 | |
| Born |
March 9, 1971 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–2014 |
Emmanuel Lewis (born March 9, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing the title character in the 1980s television sitcom Webster. Lewis graduated from Midwood High School in 1989 and then Clark Atlanta University in 1997.
Personal life
Lewis was born in Brooklyn, New York. His mother, Margaret Lewis, was a computer programmer. Lewis currently lives in area of Six Nations Reserve, Canada.[1]
He is a practitioner of taekwondo.[2]
Career
From his role on the television series Webster, Lewis was nominated for four Young Artist Awards.[3] In 1984, he was nominated for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series for Webster and lost to Rick Schroder of Silver Spoons. In 1985, he was nominated for the same award but it went to Billy Jayne of It's Not Easy. In 1986, he was nominated for Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series which Marc Price ended up winning for his performance in Family Ties. In 1987, he was nominated for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama Series which Kirk Cameron of Growing Pains won.
Lewis was the child spokesperson for the Burger King Whopper.
He had cameo appearances in the 2007 film Kickin' It Old Skool and a 2013 episode of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis.[4]
In Japan, he is known as a singer. He has released two singles and his debut single "City Connection" reached No. 2 at Oricon chart.
On November 9, 2014, Lewis appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast. The episode was recorded live at the Davis Square Theater in Somerville, MA, as part of the 2014 Boston Comedy Festival.
References in pop culture
He is often compared to Gary Coleman, star of Diff'rent Strokes.[5]
He is mentioned as the Antichrist in the 1996 song "Fire Water Burn" by The Bloodhound Gang.[6]
In a 2009 South Park episode, "The F Word", he is the head editor of "Webster's Dictionary".[7]
In a 2007 episode of Family Guy, (specifically the episode Road to Rupert), main character Peter Griffin creates a television sitcom called "My Black Son," which stars Lewis.
Filmography
- Webster (1983–1989) TV series
- Love Boat (1984) (1984) episode "Only the Good Die Young"
- A Christmas Dream (1984) TV special
- Lost in London (1985) (TV)
- Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show (1987) (TV)
- The New Adventures of Mother Goose (1995) (TV)
- Family Matters (1997) episodes "Odd Man In" and "Beauty and the Beast"
- Moesha (1998) (TV)
- Malcolm & Eddie (1999) (TV)
- The Surreal Life (2003) (TV)
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
- My Super Sweet Sixteen (2005) (TV)
- One on One (2005) (TV)
- Kickin' It Old Skool (2007) (Film)
- The Surreal Life: Fame Games (2007) (TV)
- The Lil Flex Show (2008) (TV)
Discography
"City Connection", a song performed by Lewis, was very popular in Japan in 1981 reaching number 2 on the Oricon chart.
- "City Connection" (シティコネクション, Shity Konekushon) (1981 July 5)
- B side: City Connection (English Version)
- Lyrics: Mickey Sugar, Composer: Danny Long (pseudonym of Daiko Nagato), Arranger: Michel SHIMIN, Yuka Sato
- "Love is DANDAN" (恋はダンダン, ”Koi wa Dan Dan") (1981 October 5)
- Lyrics: Junko Shiratori, composer: Daiko Nagato, Arranger: Masao Nakajima
References
- ↑ "Emmanuel Lewis BIography (1971-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ↑ "Emmanuel Lewis: As the Pint-Size Webster, He Reached New Heights". People. people.com. 28 November 1994. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ↑ Internet Movie Database. "Emmanuel Lewis - Awards".
- ↑ Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
. February 12, 2013. - ↑ "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search". Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ↑ "The Roof is on Fire Lyrics". metrolyrics.com. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
- ↑ Isler, Ramsey (November 5, 2009). "South Park: "The F Word" Review". IGN. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
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