Lew Fields

Biography

Lew Fields was a renowned American actor and comedian, best known for his iconic partnership with Joe Weber as the comedy duo Weber and Fields. Born Moses Schoenfeld in 1867 to Polish-Jewish parents, he formed a successful stage presence through various performances, including museums, circuses, and variety houses in New York City. The duo's comedic acts often explored stereotypical portrayals of German immigrants' experiences in America.