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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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / television actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Geoffrey Lewis born?
July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015.
Where is Geoffrey Lewis from?
Geoffrey Lewis is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Geoffrey Lewis do?
Geoffrey Lewis works as actor, film actor, film director, television actor, screenwriter.
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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.