Al Lewis

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Al Lewis
Lewis in The Munsters in 1964
Born
Abraham Meister

(1923-04-30)April 30, 1923
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 2006(2006-02-03) (aged 82)
Roosevelt Island, New York, U.S.
Other namesGrandpa Al Lewis
Alma materColumbia University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • activist
Years active1949–2002
Political partyGreen
Spouses
Marge Domowitz
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(m. 1956; div. 1977)​
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(m. 1984)​
Children3

Al Lewis (born Abraham Meister; April 30, 1923 – February 3, 2006) was an American actor and activist, best known for his role as Grandpa on the television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and its film versions. He previously also co-starred with The Munsters's Fred Gwynne in the television show Car 54, Where Are You? from 1961–1963. Later in life, he was a restaurant owner, political candidate, and radio broadcaster.[1]

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