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ACTING . Acting . 79 years (deceased) . Plainfield, New Jersey, USA

Geoffrey Lewis_

Plainfield, New Jersey, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
Birthday
79
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.9
Popularity
37 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Film director, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Scientology
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Juliette Lewis
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Medieval Latin (Jotfredus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,810 Wikipedia views/month

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Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (July 31) with J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 37
Career
Career spanning 37 years (1972-2009)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood →
Year context
Born in 1935 -- Social Security Act signed into law; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1935 →

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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)

The Butcher
The Butcher
2009 / Film
Naylor
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
2009 / Film
Film
Chinaman's Chance
Chinaman's Chance
2008 / Film
Film
Moving McAllister
Moving McAllister
2007 / Film
Crazy Old Martin
Dead Letters
Dead Letters
2007 / Film
Film
Fingerprints
Fingerprints
2006 / Film
Film
My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
2005 / TV
TV Series
Down in the Valley
Down in the Valley
2005 / Film
Film
Renegade
Renegade
2004 / Film
Greg Sullivan
A Painted House
A Painted House
2003 / Film
Film

Biography

Geoffrey Bond Lewis (July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015) was an American character actor. His filmography includes television shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent and My Name is Earl, as well as films such as Down in the Valley, alongside Edward Norton, The Butcher, alongside Eric Roberts, Maverick, alongside Mel Gibson, and When Every Day Was the Fourth of July alongside Dean Jones. In 1979, Lewis co-starred as a gravedigger turned vampire in the cult classic made-for-television movie Salem's Lot. Lewis has worked frequently with actor-director Clint Eastwood in several films including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Pink Cadillac, Any Which Way You Can, Bronco Billy, Every Which Way But Loose, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and High Plains Drifter. Lewis is the father of actress Juliette Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Geoffrey Lewis was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Geoffrey Lewis born?
Geoffrey Lewis was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Geoffrey Lewis been in?
Geoffrey Lewis has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Butcher (2009), The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009), Chinaman's Chance (2008), Moving McAllister (2007), Dead Letters (2007).
What is Geoffrey Lewis known for?
Geoffrey Lewis is primarily known as an actor. Geoffrey Bond Lewis (July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015) was an American character actor. His filmography includes television shows such as Law & Order:…
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