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Jerry Lester(1910-1995)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Soundtrack
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Jerry Lester in Odds and Evens (1978)
Jerry Lester was born on 16 February 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Hardly Working (1980), Odds and Evens (1978) and Smokey and the Bandit II (1980). He was married to Alice Elgie Wall and Ardelle Unger. He died on 23 March 1995 in Miami, Florida, USA.
BornFebruary 16, 1910
DiedMarch 23, 1995(85)
BornFebruary 16, 1910
DiedMarch 23, 1995(85)
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Known for

Hardly Working (1980)
Hardly Working
4.7
  • Slats
  • 1980
Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Odds and Evens (1978)
Odds and Evens
7.1
  • Mike Firpo
  • 1978
Sally Field, Burt Reynolds, and Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
Smokey and the Bandit II
5.3
  • Warehouse Guard
  • 1980
Judy Canova in Sleepytime Gal (1942)
Sleepytime Gal
7.0
  • Downbeat
  • 1942

Credits

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Actor

  • Sally Field, Burt Reynolds, and Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
    Smokey and the Bandit II
    5.3
    • Warehouse Guard
    • 1980
  • Hardly Working (1980)
    Hardly Working
    4.7
    • Slats
    • 1980
  • Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Odds and Evens (1978)
    Odds and Evens
    7.1
    • Mike Firpo
    • 1978
  • The Godmothers (1973)
    The Godmothers
    5.4
    • Ricky Mastrasso
    • 1973
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Chicky
    • 1973
  • Gentle Ben (1967)
    Gentle Ben
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Carter
    • 1968
  • Li'l Abner
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Pappy Yokum
    • 1967
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
    The Monkees
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Kramm
    • 1967
  • Noel Harrison and Stefanie Powers in The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966)
    The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Big Julie
    • 1967
  • Walter Matthau and Frank McGee in The DuPont Show of the Week (1961)
    The DuPont Show of the Week
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Janusz
    • 1961
  • Miami Undercover (1961)
    Miami Undercover
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Lennie
    • 1961
  • Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar, and Tommy Noonan in The Rookie (1959)
    The Rookie
    4.3
    • Jerry Mann
    • 1959
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
    Robert Montgomery Presents
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Jerry Croyden
    • 1956
  • Chesterfield Sound Off Time (1951)
    Chesterfield Sound Off Time
    5.4
    TV Series
    • 1951–1952
  • This Is Show Business (1949)
    This Is Show Business
    4.0
    TV Series
    • 1950

Writer

  • The Godmothers (1973)
    The Godmothers
    5.4
    • idea
    • 1973

Soundtrack

  • Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Odds and Evens (1978)
    Odds and Evens
    7.1
    • performer: "La Donna e Mobile" (uncredited)
    • 1978
  • Broadway Open House (1950)
    Broadway Open House
    5.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "Please Louise", "Almost Like Being in Love" (uncredited)
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 16, 1910
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • March 23, 1995
    • Miami, Florida, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Alice Elgie Wall1951 - March 23, 1995 (his death)
  • Other works
    (1/28/53) Played the Shaefer Inn in Chicago, IL.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    OIder brother of Buddy Lester.
  • Salary
    • Cavalcade of Stars
      (1949)
      $750 /week

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