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Shari Lewis

Bio: Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz (January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998), better known as Shari Lewis, was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer and television show host. She was best known as the original puppeteer of the sock puppet Lamb Chop, first appearing on Captain Kangaroo in March 1956 and then Hi Mom, a local morning television show that aired on WRCA-TV (now WNBC-TV) in New York City
Born: Tue, Jan 17 1933
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 02 1998
Shari Lewis is 65 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Shari & Lamb Chop
Shari & Lamb Chop
Shari Lewis would have been no older than 65 in Shari & Lamb Chop
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 2023
Poster of Shari's Passover Surprise
Shari's Passover Surprise
Shari Lewis was 63 in Shari's Passover Surprise as 'Shari / Lamb Chop / Hush Puppy / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
Shari Lewis was 62 in Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah as 'Shari'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1995
Poster of Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio
Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio
Shari Lewis was 61 in Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio as 'Self / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Shari Lewis was 59 in Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' as 'archive footage'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Lamb Chop in the Land of No Manners
Lamb Chop in the Land of No Manners
Shari Lewis was 56 in Lamb Chop in the Land of No Manners as 'Self / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 20 1989
Poster of Kooky Classics
Kooky Classics
Shari Lewis was 51 in Kooky Classics as 'Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1984
Poster of Have I Got a Story For You
Have I Got a Story For You
Shari Lewis was 51 in Have I Got a Story For You as 'Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1984
Poster of You Can Do It
You Can Do It
Shari Lewis was 51 in You Can Do It as 'Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1984
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Shari Lewis was 46 in The Muppet Movie as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of The Shari Show
The Shari Show
Shari Lewis was 41 in The Shari Show as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of A Wedding Knight
A Wedding Knight
Shari Lewis was 33 in A Wedding Knight as 'Gwendolyn (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1966
Poster of The Defiant Giant
The Defiant Giant
Shari Lewis was 33 in The Defiant Giant as 'Honey Halfwitch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1966

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 The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Shari Lewis was 64+ in The Charlie Horse Music Pizza as 'Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1998
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Shari Lewis was 63+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Shari Lewis was 60+ in The Nanny as 'Shari Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Vicki!
Vicki!
Shari Lewis was 59+ in Vicki! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1992
Poster of Lamb Chop's Play-Along
Lamb Chop's Play-Along
Shari Lewis was 58+ in Lamb Chop's Play-Along as 'Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 14 1992
Poster of The Alan Thicke Show
The Alan Thicke Show
Shari Lewis was 47+ in The Alan Thicke Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1980
Poster of The Paul Daniels Magic Show
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Shari Lewis was 46+ in The Paul Daniels Magic Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1979
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Shari Lewis was 41+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Shari Lewis was 41+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Shari Lewis was 36+ in Love, American Style as 'Diane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
Shari Lewis was 35+ in The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Arabian Knights
Arabian Knights
Shari Lewis was 35+ in Arabian Knights as 'Princess Nida (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1968
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Shari Lewis was 30+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer / Ventriloquist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Shari Lewis was 30+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Shari Lewis was 29+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Shari Lewis was 29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Shari Lewis was 28+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self, Self - Co-Hostess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Shari Lewis was 25+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Shari Lewis was 23+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Shari Lewis was 17+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Shari Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Shari Lewis was 15+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948