New York born Emmanuel Lewis is the youngest son of Margaret Lewis. He attended his regular public schools in Brooklyn. He started his acting career with some TV commercials for such products as fruit juice, stereos, cars, soup, glues, toys, pudding, pizza, coffee and, obviously, Burger King. Besides of his acting, his molding in different TV commercials has made him more popular and recognized among audience.
He played the title role in a television sitcom Webster in 1980s. This was the role or character of a tiny African-American boy and the show portrays the life of the small boy who is being raised in a white family and he got the nickname Webster by this show.
Emmanuel Lewis is nominated several times for his remarkable acting and performance. He is nominated for 4 Young Artist Awards. However his physical size against his age made his Hollywood influence mismatched and unfortunately in spite of his outstanding performance he is yet striving.
Emmanuel Lewis established his own musical brand named Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment. He is a martial art expert and has won a black belt in karate. He also is an apprentice of Billy Blanks’ Tae-Bo, an American aerobic and martial arts training center.
