Joe E. Lewis was born on January 12, 1902 in New York City, NY. Comedian and singer from the 30s, who was notably friends with
Al Capone.
Frank Sinatra played him in the 1957 film The Joker is Wild, which is about his life.
Joe E. Lewis is a member of Comedian
💰Joe E. Lewis Net worth: $5.3 billion
About
Comedian and singer from the 30s, who was notably friends with Al Capone. Frank Sinatra played him in the 1957 film The Joker is Wild, which is about his life.
Before Fame
He refused Al Capone's order to perform at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, which nearly cost him his life.
Trivia
Both Al Capone and rival Gangsters wanted him to play in their clubs.
Family Life
He married the Actress Martha Stewart in 1946. They divorced two years later.
Associated With
He toured in the USO with Ray Bolger.
