| Reg Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Bodybuilder | |
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| Personal info | |
| Full name | Reginald Bernie Lewis |
| Born | January 23, 1936 Niles, California, United States |
| Died | February 11, 2021 |
Reginald Bernie Lewis (January 23, 1936 – February 11, 2021) was an American bodybuilder and actor.
Lewis was born in Niles, California, in January 1936. 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 won the overall title in the following bodybuilding competitions: 1955, Mr. California (AAU); 1956, Mr. Pacific Coast (AAU); 1963, Mr. America (IFBB);[1] 1982, Natural Mr. America--Masters (NBA).[2]
He placed third in the 1970 Mr. Olympia (IFBB).
Filmography
Film
- (1962) – Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules
- (1964) – The Brass Bottle
- (1967) – Don't Make Waves
- (1978) – Sextette
Television
- The Red Skelton Show [Episode: Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It with guest star Mae West (March 1st, 1960)][5]
References
- ↑ 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.