24 Stand-Up Comedians Turned Auteurs, From Donald Glover to Bo Burnham (Photos)
Burnham’s “Eighth Grade,” which he wrote and directed, opens this month
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Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2017 (Photos)
A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year
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Jerry Lewis’ Will ‘Intentionally Excluded’ All 6 Kids From First Marriage
Late comedian left all children from his marriage to Patti Palmer out of 2012 will
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‘The Day the Clown Cried': Will We Now See Jerry Lewis’ Never-Released Holocaust Movie?
For years, Lewis promised the world would never see the 1972 drama, but the Library of Congress has a copy
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‘Patti Cake$’ Disappoints While ‘Wind River’ Opens Solid at Indie Box Office
“Patti Cake$” was one of the biggest purchases at Sundance this year, but it’s not performing to its price tag
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The French Were Right About Jerry Lewis – He Was a Genius
On both sides of the camera, Lewis was an innovator — as well as hilarious
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Jerry Lewis: A Career in Pictures (Photos)
A salute to the film icon who proved that he was much more than just a funny guy who makes silly faces
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Jerry Lewis, Legendary Comedian, Dies at 91
Along with his slapstick comedy, Lewis was known for his charity work supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Comedian Jerry Lewis Remains in Las Vegas Hospital
91-year-old was checked into medical facility on Friday
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20 Most Outrageous Oscar Moments in History, Including ‘Moonlight’ Surprise (Videos)
A look back at Oscar highlights, from Marlon Brando refusing his award to John Travolta botching Idina Menzel’s name
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‘Max Rose’ Review: Jerry Lewis Widower Drama Is a Clumsy Schmaltzfest
Headlining a movie for the first time in two decades, the comedy legend’s presence isn’t enough to save this mawkish, leaden drama
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11 Best Cannes Moments, From Madonna to Jerry Lewis’ Hotel-Trashing Poodle (Photos)
Cannes veterans tell TheWrap their favorite stories about the festival
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Jerry Lewis Praises Donald Trump, Says Syrian Refugees ‘Should Stay Where the Hell They Are’ (Video)
Comedian also praises Donald Trump and criticizes Barack Obama for “uncertainty”
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Move Over, ‘Avatar 4’ – This Movie Just Claimed Hollywood’s Most Futuristic Release Date
Library of Congress agrees not to screen Jerry Lewis’ Holocaust drama “The Day the Clown Cried” until 2025
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‘The King of Comedy’ Broadway Musical Adaptation Signs ‘Hedwig & the Angry Inch’ Composer, ‘Rock of Ages’ Writer
Stephen Trask and Chris D’Arienzo will take on adaptation of the cult film classic
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Christopher Walken Talks Retirement, Debuts New ‘When I Live My Life Over Again’ Clip (Exclusive Video)
Tribeca 2015: “I don’t want to be retired, because what would I do?” the iconic actor tells TheWrap
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Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Are Coming to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ … Sorta (Exclusive Video)
Contestants take on Golden Globe hosts for their Despy Award challenge
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‘Dumb and Dumber To’ Reviews: Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels Return to Make More Money, But Is It Funny?
The answer depends on how low audiences are willing to set their expectations, as a “Dumb and Dumber” sequel never stood a chance of topping the original
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Polly Bergen, ‘Cape Fear’ Actress, Dead at 84
Bergen’s decades-long career also included roles on “The Sopranos” and “Desperate Housewives”
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Robin Williams Appreciation — Master of Laughter, Master of Tears
His manic absurdity as a comedian was matched only by his ability to go dark (and go subtle) as a dramatic actor
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Jerry Lewis Says Female Comedians Can Be Funny, Just Not When They’re Crude
“Seeing a woman project the kind of aggression that you have to project as a comic just rubs me wrong,” Lewis says
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Martin Scorsese on ‘Wolf of Wall Street': I Wanted It Big and Ferocious
The veteran director talks with TheWrap about fighting the ratings board and seeing uncomfortable echoes of Hitler in his black comedy of excess
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Beatles Director Richard Lester to Receive Career Achievement Award From L.A. Film Critics
The British director of “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Help!” helped pave the way for film comedy and rock videos
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Jerry Lewis’ Nazi Clown Film ‘The Day the Clown Cried’ Rare Footage Released (Updated)
In the never-released film, Lewis plays a clown that leads kids in a concentration camp into a gas chamber
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Cannes: Jerry Lewis Skewered for Latest Bad-Taste, Sexist Remarks
The octogenarian comedian still doesn't think women are funny — then made matters worse by saying his favorite female comics were Cary Grant and Burt Reynolds
