Buddy Lewis
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Born Name:
Roland Lewis
Born Date: April 14, 1963
Born Place: Gary, Indiana
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Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer
Brief Biography: Roland "Buddy" Lewis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and voice-over artist with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry. A graduate of Howard University, he is celebrated for his extensive work on stage and screen.
Stand-up Comedy & Stage:
Stand-up: Lewis rose to prominence in the Los Angeles comedy scene, performing at major urban venues like the Comedy Act Theater. He has multiple appearances on iconic shows such as HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View, and Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment.
Theater: He is a two-time NAACP "Best Supporting Actor" Theater Award winner for his roles in David E. Talbert’s Fabric of a Man and Debbie Allen’s production Pearl.
Television & Film:
Acting: With over 70 credits, he has acted in hit sitcoms including Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Netflix’s The Upshaws. Film credits include House Party 4, Black Dynamite, and Big Stan.
Writing & Producing:
Lewis was a writer for Satirical sitcom Real Husbands of Hollywood and co-created the Showtime dramedy series White Famous alongside Chris Spencer. He has also penned material for celebrities like Kevin Hart, D.L. Hughley, and Jamie Foxx.
Born Date: April 14, 1963
Born Place: Gary, Indiana
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer
Brief Biography: Roland "Buddy" Lewis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and voice-over artist with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry. A graduate of Howard University, he is celebrated for his extensive work on stage and screen.
Stand-up Comedy & Stage:
Stand-up: Lewis rose to prominence in the Los Angeles comedy scene, performing at major urban venues like the Comedy Act Theater. He has multiple appearances on iconic shows such as HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View, and Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment.
Theater: He is a two-time NAACP "Best Supporting Actor" Theater Award winner for his roles in David E. Talbert’s Fabric of a Man and Debbie Allen’s production Pearl.
Television & Film:
Acting: With over 70 credits, he has acted in hit sitcoms including Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Netflix’s The Upshaws. Film credits include House Party 4, Black Dynamite, and Big Stan.
Writing & Producing:
Lewis was a writer for Satirical sitcom Real Husbands of Hollywood and co-created the Showtime dramedy series White Famous alongside Chris Spencer. He has also penned material for celebrities like Kevin Hart, D.L. Hughley, and Jamie Foxx.