Actor Geoffrey Lewis: biography, personal life, filmography

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Jeffrey Lewis is a talented actor who has managed to star in about 200 films and TV shows in his life. Most often, he fell out of the role of criminals and law enforcement officers. "Only the Strongest", "The Thug and the Runner", "Double Impact", "The Man Without a Face", "Doctor House", "X-Files", "Think Like a Criminal" are just some of the famous film and television projects with his participation. What is the history of the star?

Jeffrey Lewis: the beginning of the journey

The actor was born in San Diego, it happened in July 1935. Geoffrey Lewis came from a simple family. The professional activities of his parents had nothing to do with the world of cinema.

Geoffrey's interest in drama began as a child. Lewis was engaged in a theater studio, participated in school amateur performances. Collective performances did not attract him as much as he liked solo numbers.

By the time Jeffrey Lewis graduated from high school, he had already firmly decided to dedicatehis life to dramatic art. His acting teacher advised the talented young man to go to Massachusetts and enter the Plymouth Theater. Soon after, the aspiring actor took part in several performances in New York.

First successes

Fame Jeffrey Lewis acquired through film and television. The actor began his path to fame with episodic roles. "Mission Impossible", "Tall Bush", "Name of the Game", "Barrel Smoke", "Streets of San Francisco", "Recruits", "Bad Company", "My Name Is Nobody" - in what films and TV series is he did not light up at the dawn of his career!

For the first time, Jeffrey managed to attract the attention of the audience thanks to the crime drama Dillinger, which tells about the life and work of the famous gangster. In this film, he brilliantly played the bandit Harry Pierpont.

Bright roles

Actor Jeffrey Lewis has worked with director Clint Eastwood for a long time. Their first joint brainchild was the film "Tramp of the High Plains". In this picture, Lewis is assigned, albeit a minor, but a striking role. Further, Jeffrey brilliantly embodied the image of the soft-hearted thief Eddie Goody in the comedy film "The Thug and the Runner".

In the film "Whatever you say, you lose," the actor got the role of Orville. In the movie Bronco Billy, John Arlington became his character. It is impossible not to mention the image of the juror Luther Driggers, which Jeffrey created in the film "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".

Selected filmography

More than 200 films and television projects in his life managed to play Jeffrey Lewis. Movies and series that deserve special attention from his fans are listed below:

• "Wind and Lion".
• The Great Waldo Pepper.
• "The return of the man named Horse".
• Flo.
• "Gate of Heaven".
• "Passion in the dust"
• Falcon Cross.
• "Double Strike".
• "Tango and Cash".
• "Only the strongest."
• "Lawnmower Man".
• "Joshua Tree".
• “The Man Without a Face.”
• "Last Beach".
• Maverick.
• Walker Hard: Texas Justice.
• "The Devil's Rejects".
• The X-Files.
• "Cool guy".
• House M. D.
• Christmas Cottage.

From the latest achievements of Lewis, it is worth noting the role of Sullivan in the film "Retreat!" and Stanley in Mom's Little Monster.

Private life

From the biography of Jeffrey Lewis it follows that he entered into legal marriage twice. His first wife was Glenys Batley. The actor lived with this woman for many years. Three children were born in the marriage, but this did not help save the family. Geoffrey and Glenys divorced.

The second wife of the star was Paula Hochholter. Like the first wife of Lewis, this woman had nothing to do with the world of cinema and theater. The actor lived with her until the end of his life.

Jeffrey is the father of Juliette Lewis, a famous actress and singer. The actor's daughter can be seen in manypopular movies and series. What's Eating Gilbert Grape, From Dusk Till Dawn, Natural Born Killers, Cape Fear, The Other Sister, Pines, Secrets and Lies, The Wonder Years, My Name is Earl - just some of them. Juliette had a close relationship with her father, his death was a heavy blow for her. The other children of Lewis did not follow in their father's footsteps, they chose professions that are not related to the world of cinema.

Death

Jeffrey Lewis has passed away at the age of 79. The tragedy happened in April 2015. The actor died at his home in Los Angeles. According to his daughter Juliette, Geoffrey died of natural causes. His death was a big blow not only for family and friends, but also for many fans.