Photo: SSGT Dave McLeod / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Emmanuel Lewis was one of mid-1980s American television's biggest stars, carrying the sitcom Webster as its tiny, beloved lead. What I find quietly impressive is what came after the spotlight. Rather than becoming a cautionary tale, he went on to Clark Atlanta University and built a life beyond the role that made him famous. Child stardom is far heavier than most people appreciate, and walking away with your footing intact is its own kind of success. The smiles he gave a generation do not fade, and that is exactly why he is worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emmanuel Lewis
- Name (Japanese)
- エマニエル・ルイス
- Reading
- えまにえる・るいす
- Born
- March 9, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- child actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Midwood High School
- University
- Clark Atlanta University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Emmanuel Lewis born?
Born March 9, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Emmanuel Lewis from?
Emmanuel Lewis is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Emmanuel Lewis do?
Emmanuel Lewis works as child actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.