Al Lewis

Biography

Al Lewis was born Abraham Meister on April 30, 1923, in Manhattan, New York City, to Jewish immigrant parents from the Russian Empire. He began his acting career in burlesque and vaudeville theaters, later appearing on Broadway and in television shows such as Naked City and Car 54, Where Are You?. Lewis is best known for his role as "Grandpa" on The Munsters, a character he reprised in various film versions and spin-offs.