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Buddy Lewis is a versatile American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his extensive work across television, film, and live performances.
Buddy and writing partner Chris Spencer co-created White Famous, a single camera dramedy which aired on the Showtime cable network in 2017. He was also a writer-producer on Real Husbands of Hollywood, starring Kevin Hart.
Buddy was a writer-producer on Real Husbands of Hollywood, starring Kevin Hart. He has worked with or written comedy material for numerous comic celebrities that include Kevin Hart.
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Lewis wrote comedy material or worked with Oscar winner Monique.
Lewis wrote comedy material or worked with Oscar winner Jamie Foxx.
Buddy Lewis, born on April 14, 1963, in Gary, Indiana, and known from birth as “Buddy,” embarked on his entertainment career after graduating from Howard University and relocating to Los Angeles. Lewis established himself early on as a talented stand-up comedian, making multiple appearances on prominent shows such as BET’s Comic View and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. His acting career developed with roles in various television series, including “Martin,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” and “Drake & Josh.” Lewis also contributed to film projects like “House Party 4,” “Big Stan,” and the critically acclaimed “Black Dynamite,” demonstrating his range across comedic and dramatic roles. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and a former member of the improvisational group The Comedy Act Players.
Lewis’s career expanded significantly into writing and producing. He served as a writer for notable comedians like D.L. Hughley and Jamie Foxx. His television writing credits include being a five-year member of the writing staff for the satirical sitcom “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” starring Kevin Hart, and working as a freelance scriptwriter for “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” A significant milestone in his writing career came in 2017 when he co-created “White Famous,” a single-camera dramedy that aired on the Showtime network, alongside writing partner Chris Spencer. He also served as a consulting producer for Own Network’s “Flex & Shanice.”
Throughout his career, Lewis has been recognized for his performances, earning two NAACP Best Supporting Actor Theater Awards for his roles in “The Fabric of a Man” and “Pearl.” His recent film appearances include “War Dawgz” (2025), “Dead Wrong” (2024), and “Outlaw Johnny Black” (2023), while his television work includes the TV series “Millennials” (2021-2022) and “The Family Business” (2020). Beyond his professional work, Buddy Lewis is an avid golfer and created a vlog series, “Buddy Lewis, The World’s Greatest Comic Golfer,” which blends golf matches with celebrity friends, comedic commentary, and social observations.
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