Shari Lewis
Shari Lewis | |
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Lewis with Lamb Chop in November 1993 | |
| Born | Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz January 17, 1933 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1998 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1952–1998 |
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| Children | Mallory Tarcher |
Shari Lewis (born Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz; January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998) was a Peabody-winning American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer, television show host, dancer, singer, actress, author, and symphony conductor. She famously created and performed the sock puppet Lamb Chop for Captain Kangaroo in March 1956.