Reginald Bernie Lewis (January 23, 1936 – February 11, 2021) was an American bodybuilder and actor.
| Reg Lewis | |
|---|---|
| professional bodybuilder | |
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| Personal info | |
| Full name | Reginald Bernie Lewis |
| Born | January 23, 1936 Niles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2021 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Best statistics | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| Professional (Pro) career | |
| Best win |
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Biography
editLewis was born in Niles, California on January 23, 1936.[2] In 1954, Lewis joined Mae West’s Revue as the youngest in her crew when he was 18.[2]
Lewis won the overall title in the following bodybuilding competitions:
- 1955, Mr. California (AAU)
- 1956, Mr. Pacific Coast (AAU); 1963
- Mr. America (IFBB);[3] 1982, Natural Mr. America—Masters (NBA).[4]
- He placed third in the 1970 Mr. Olympia (IFBB).
He appeared as contestant with his wife, June, on a November 1959 episode of the television gameshow You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Lewis appeared in several films, notably the Italian picture Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules (1962) in which he played the lead role alongside Margaret Lee. His last screen appearance was in Mae West's Sextette (1978).
Lewis died in Los Angeles on February 11, 2021, at the age of 85.[2][5][6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- (1962) – Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules
- (1964) – The Brass Bottle
- (1967) – Don't Make Waves
- (1978) – Sextette
Television
edit- The Red Skelton Show [Episode: Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It with guest star Mae West (March 1, 1960)][7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Reg Lewis: A Forgotten Bodybuilding Legend" at YouTube.com Retrieved February 4, 2024
- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (March 1, 2021). "Reg Lewis, Actor and Mae West Muscleman, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Salmon, Jonathan (March 3, 2021). "Golden Era Legend Reg Lewis Has Passed Away at Age 85". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Lewis, Reg". musclememory.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Reg Lewis, Golden Age of Bodybuilding Star, Dies @ 85". boyculture.com. February 13, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (March 1, 2021). "Reg Lewis, Actor and Mae West Muscleman, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mae West to Visit Red Skelton Show". The Lima Citizen. February 27, 1960. p. 25. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
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