Portrait of Al Lewis

Al Lewis

Bio: An American character actor best known for his role as Count Dracula lookalike "Grandpa", opposite Fred Gwynne's and Yvonne De Carlo's characters on the CBS television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and its subsequent film versions. Later in life, he was also a restaurant owner, political candidate, and radio broadcaster
Born: Mon, Apr 30 1923
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 03 2006
Al Lewis is 82 years old
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Poster of Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
Al Lewis would have been no older than 82 in Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera as 'Grandpa Munster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 2015
Poster of The Munsters - Family Portrait
The Munsters - Family Portrait
Al Lewis would have been no older than 82 in The Munsters - Family Portrait as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Goodbye, America
Goodbye, America
Al Lewis would have been no older than 82 in Goodbye, America as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2007
Poster of Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King
Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King
Al Lewis would have been no older than 82 in Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Al Lewis was 82 in Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein
Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein
Al Lewis was 81 in Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 2005
Poster of Ramones: Raw
Ramones: Raw
Al Lewis was 81 in Ramones: Raw as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright
The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright
Al Lewis was 80 in The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright as 'self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Night Terror
Night Terror
Al Lewis was 79 in Night Terror as 'Father Hanlon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 2002
Poster of Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Al Lewis was 77 in Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
Al Lewis was 77 in Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 2000
Poster of South Beach Academy
South Beach Academy
Al Lewis was 73 in South Beach Academy as 'Uncle Gene'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1996
Poster of Fast Money
Fast Money
Al Lewis was 73 in Fast Money as 'Poon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1996
Poster of Here Come the Munsters
Here Come the Munsters
Al Lewis was 71 in Here Come the Munsters as 'Restaurant Guest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
Al Lewis was 70 in Car 54, Where Are You? as 'Leo Schnauzer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of Al Lewis in the Flesh
Al Lewis in the Flesh
Al Lewis was 69 in Al Lewis in the Flesh
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of My Grandpa Is a Vampire
My Grandpa Is a Vampire
Al Lewis was 68 in My Grandpa Is a Vampire as 'Vernon Cooger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
Al Lewis was 67 in Coney Island as 'Self - Actor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1991
Poster of Fright House
Fright House
Al Lewis was 66 in Fright House as 'Captain Levi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Grampa's More Silly Scaries
Grampa's More Silly Scaries
Al Lewis was 66 in Grampa's More Silly Scaries as 'Grampa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Al Lewis was 66 in Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of Grampa's Sci-Fi Hits
Grampa's Sci-Fi Hits
Al Lewis was 66 in Grampa's Sci-Fi Hits as 'Grampa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of Grampa's Silly Scaries
Grampa's Silly Scaries
Al Lewis was 65 in Grampa's Silly Scaries as 'Grampa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1988
Poster of Grampa’s Monster Movies
Grampa’s Monster Movies
Al Lewis was 65 in Grampa’s Monster Movies as 'Grampa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Bum Rap
Bum Rap
Al Lewis was 65 in Bum Rap as 'Mr. Wolfstadt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1988
Poster of Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob
Al Lewis was 65 in Married to the Mob as 'Joe Russo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Save the Dog!
Save the Dog!
Al Lewis was 64 in Save the Dog!
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of Grampa Presents Carnival Of Souls
Grampa Presents Carnival Of Souls
Al Lewis was 64 in Grampa Presents Carnival Of Souls as 'Grampa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Comic Cabby
Comic Cabby
Al Lewis was 63 in Comic Cabby
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of The Munsters' Revenge
The Munsters' Revenge
Al Lewis was 57 in The Munsters' Revenge as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1981
Poster of Used Cars
Used Cars
Al Lewis was 57 in Used Cars as 'Judge Harrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion
Al Lewis was 54 in Ring of Passion as 'Mike Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Coonskin
Coonskin
Al Lewis was 52 in Coonskin as 'The Godfather (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of White House Madness
White House Madness
Al Lewis was 51 in White House Madness as 'Judge Cirrhosis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Black Starlet
Black Starlet
Al Lewis was 51 in Black Starlet as 'Sam Sharp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1974
Poster of Death Wish
Death Wish
Al Lewis was 51 in Death Wish as 'Guard at Hotel Lobby (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1974
Poster of The Mini-Munsters
The Mini-Munsters
Al Lewis was 50 in The Mini-Munsters as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler
Al Lewis was 49 in The Night Strangler as 'Tramp'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1973
Poster of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Al Lewis was 48 in They Might Be Giants as 'Messenger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1971
Poster of The Boatniks
The Boatniks
Al Lewis was 47 in The Boatniks as 'Bert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1970
Poster of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Al Lewis was 46 in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? as 'Turkey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1969
Poster of Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
Al Lewis was 43 in Munster, Go Home! as 'Grandpa Munster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
Al Lewis was 41 in Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland as 'Grandpa Munster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1965
Poster of The World of Henry Orient
The World of Henry Orient
Al Lewis was 40 in The World of Henry Orient as 'Store Owner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1964
Poster of Pretty Boy Floyd
Pretty Boy Floyd
Al Lewis was 36 in Pretty Boy Floyd as 'Machine Gun Manny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Lust of the Vampire
Lust of the Vampire
Al Lewis was 33 in Lust of the Vampire as 'Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Baseball
Baseball
Al Lewis was 71+ in Baseball as 'Various (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Hi Honey, I'm Home!
Hi Honey, I'm Home!
Al Lewis was 68+ in Hi Honey, I'm Home!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Al Lewis was 65+ in American Experience as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Best of the West
Best of the West
Al Lewis was 58+ in Best of the West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1981
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Al Lewis was 55+ in Taxi as 'Security Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Al Lewis was 47+ in Night Gallery as 'Mishkin (segment "Make Me Laugh")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Al Lewis was 46+ in Love, American Style
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Al Lewis was 45+ in Here's Lucy as 'Mr. Barker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Al Lewis was 42+ in Green Acres
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Al Lewis was 42+ in Lost in Space as 'Zalto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Al Lewis was 41+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as 'Harry Whipple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Al Lewis was 41+ in The Munsters as 'Grandpa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Al Lewis was 39+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
Al Lewis was 38+ in Car 54, Where Are You? as 'Officer Leo Schnauser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Al Lewis was 37+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Al Lewis was 35+ in Naked City as 'Mr. Pike, Gus, Mr. Tanner, Mr. Carrari'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Decoy
Decoy
Al Lewis was 34+ in Decoy as 'Chi Chi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of The Phil Silvers Show
The Phil Silvers Show
Al Lewis was 32+ in The Phil Silvers Show as ', Bruno the Mobster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Al Lewis was 30+ in The United States Steel Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953