Sammy Petrillo

Sammy Petrillo carved a unique niche in American entertainment, primarily celebrated for his uncanny ability to impersonate Jerry Lewis. His early career saw him honing his comedic timing on various television variety and quiz shows. Later, in Los Angeles, he formed a dynamic duo with Duke Mitchell, crafting a popular nightclub act that playfully inverted the iconic Martin and Lewis dynamic. This ... morepartnership led to their starring role in the eccentric jungle comedy 'Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla.' Petrillo continued to perform stand-up, even mentoring emerging talents, leaving behind a legacy as a distinctive comedic impressionist. less