Gilbert Lewis (April 6, 1936 – May 7, 2015) was an American actor who is best known for playing The King of Cartoons in the first season of the 1986 children's show, Pee-wee's Playhouse. Lewis played the King of Cartoons in thirteen episodes before being replaced by actor William Marshall. He also made guest appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, General Hospital, and Alien Nation.

Filmography

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! Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

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|1970|| Cotton Comes to Harlem || 1st Black Beret ||

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|1971|| Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? || Solomon the Cop ||

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|1971|| The Pursuit of Happiness || George Wilson ||

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|1972|| Across 110th Street || Shevvy ||

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|1972|| Together for Days || Big Bubba ||

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|1973|| Gordon's War || Spanish Harry ||

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|1989|| Blaze || Rev. Marquez ||

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|1992|| Candyman || Detective Frank Valento ||

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|1995|| Don Juan DeMarco || Judge Nyland ||

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