Jerry Lester

Jerry Lester

Deceased · Born: Feb 16, 1910 · Died: Mar 23, 1995

Personal Details

BornFeb 16, 1910 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Alice Elgie Wall

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 23, 1995 )
  • Ardelle Unger

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 26, 1951 )

Biography

Jerry Lester, a multifaceted individual, made his entrance into the world on February 16, 1910, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

As a thespian, Jerry left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, featuring prominently in a variety of films, including the 1980 comedy "Hardly Working", the 1978 action-packed adventure "Odds and Evens", and the 1980 high-octane thriller "Smokey and the Bandit II".

Jerry's personal life was marked by two significant relationships, first with Alice Elgie Wall, and subsequently with Ardelle Unger.

Tragically, Jerry's life came to a close on March 23, 1995, in the sun-kissed city of Miami, Florida, United States of America.

Career

1980
Smokey and the Bandit II
Smokey and the Bandit II as Warehouse Guard
1978
Odds and Evens
Odds and Evens as Mike Firpo
1973
The Godmothers
The Godmothers as Ricky Mastrasso
1959
The Rookie
The Rookie as Jerry Mann
1942
Sleepytime Gal
Sleepytime Gal as Downbeat
1933
Mickey's Gala Premier
Mickey's Gala Premier as Maurice Chevalier / Ed Wynne / Jimmy Durante (voice)