Shari Lewis

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Personal Info

Known for

Acting

From

New York City, New York, USA

Born

1/17/1933

Age

92

Credit(s)

14

Biography

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 sh ...Show More