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Geoffrey Lewis was born on July 31, 1935 in San Diego, California, United States. Geoffrey Lewis was listed as a film actor, film director and television actor. Death is recorded on April 7, 2015, at the age of 79.
My Take
I have a soft spot for character actors, and Geoffrey Lewis is exactly the kind I admire. Over 200 films and shows, often standing beside Clint Eastwood or Robert Redford, frequently playing villains and oddballs that quietly sharpened whatever scene he was in. That's a rare craft: making the lead look better while staying unforgettable yourself. Audiences may not always recall his name, but they recognize the face, and that recognition is the mark of a true working actor. He passed in 2015, leaving behind a body of work built on dependable, generous skill.
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- Name (English)
- Geoffrey Lewis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・ルイス
- Reading
- じぇふりー・るいす
- Born
- July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / television actor / screenwriter
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Geoffrey Lewis born?
Born July 31, 1935.
When did Geoffrey Lewis die?
Died April 7, 2015, aged 79.
Where was Geoffrey Lewis from?
Geoffrey Lewis was from San Diego, California, United States.
What did Geoffrey Lewis do?
Geoffrey Lewis worked as actor, film actor, film director, television actor, screenwriter.
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