| Birth Date: | 6 April 1936 |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1970–1995 |
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.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Cotton Comes to Harlem | 1st Black Beret | ||
| 1971 | Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? | Solomon the Cop | ||
| 1971 | The Pursuit of Happiness | George Wilson | ||
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Shevvy | ||
| 1972 | Together for Days | Big Bubba | ||
| 1973 | Gordon's War | Spanish Harry | ||
| 1989 | Blaze | Rev. Marquez | ||
| 1992 | Candyman | Detective Frank Valento | ||
| 1995 | Don Juan DeMarco | Judge Nyland |