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  2. Gary Lewis is the son of Jerry Lewis [7] and singer Patti Palmer. [8] His mother, who was performing at the time with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, [ 9 ] intended to name him after her favorite actor, Cary Grant , but her son became "Gary" as the result of a clerical error.

  3. Jan 7, 2010 · The 1960s Gary Lewis and The Playboys frontman has suggested that his comedian father all but abandoned his son Joseph when he discovered his growing drug addiction, and it was this abandonment...

  4. Gary Lewis is the son of Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer. His mother, who was performing at the time with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, intended to name him after her favorite actor, Cary Grant, but her son became "Gary" as the result of a clerical error.

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    • Lewis & Patti Palmer Wanted to Name Gary After Cary Grant, But a Clerical Error Changed His Name. Gary is the son of Jerry Lewis and his first wife, Patti Palmer.
    • Gary Wrote ‘Everybody Loves a Clown’ in Tribute to His Father. After “This Diamond Ring,” the group released a string of hit singles throughout 1965. One hit was “Everybody Lives A Clown,” which was written by Gary, Garrett and Leon Russell.
    • He Was Drafted During the Vietnam War & Served in South Korea. Gary’s career took a hit in 1967 when he was drafted during the Vietnam War era. He didn’t serve in Vietnam and was instead stationed in South Korea the following year.
    • He Appeared in A Few Jerry Lewis Movies, Even Playing a Younger Version of His Father. As a young boy, Gary appeared in a few of his father’s films. He played a younger version of his father’s character in Rock-A-Bye Baby, and had un-credited roles in It’s Only Money (1962), The Nutty Professor (1963) and The Patsy (1964).
  5. Gary Lewis is the son of Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer. His mother, who was performing at the time with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, intended to name him after her favorite actor, Cary Grant, but her son became "Gary" as the result of a clerical error.

  6. Oct 10, 2023 · Born into a family of musicians, Gary Lewis was destined for a career in the spotlight. His father was the legendary comedian and actor Jerry Lewis, and his mother was Patti Palmer, a singer and actress. Growing up surrounded by music, it was only natural for Gary to follow in their footsteps.

  7. Family Life. He married Donna Grow in 2003 after divorcing Sara Jane Suzara in 1970. His mother was Patti Palmer.

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