Reginald Bernie Lewis (January 23, 1936 – February 11, 2021) was an American

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and actor.

Biography

Lewis was born in

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on January 23, 1936. In 1954, Lewis joined

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’s Revue as the youngest in her crew when he was 18. Lewis won the overall title in the following bodybuilding competitions: * 1955, Mr. California (AAU) * 1956, Mr. Pacific Coast (AAU); 1963 * Mr. America (IFBB); 1982, Natural Mr. America—Masters (NBA). * He placed third in the 1970 Mr. Olympia (IFBB). He appeared as contestant with his wife, June, on a November 1959 episode of the television gameshow ''

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. 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

's ''

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'' (1978). Lewis died in Los Angeles on February 11, 2021, at the age of 85.

Filmography

Film

* (1962) – '' Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules'' * (1964) – '' The Brass Bottle'' * (1967) – '' Don't Make Waves'' * (1978) – ''

Television

* ''

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References

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