'He was a remarkable artist': Martin Scorsese remembers Jerry Lewis

Los Angeles [USA], August 21 (ANI): Veteran Hollywood director Martin Scorsese, who directed the 1983 movie 'The King of Comedy,' which starred late comedian Jerry Lewis, feels that Lewis was a great artist but more importantly he was a remarkable man.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scorsese, remembered the star by stating that Lewis was a master and a great entertainer. But, he was even a better human being.

The 'Silence' helmer also shared that the experience of working with Lewis is something that he will always treasure and he regarded the actor as one of the greats.

Scorsese cast Lewis as talk show host Jerry Langford in the black comedy. It was an unusual part for the star, since the role was more dramatic than comic.

'The King of Comedy' opened the Cannes Film Festival in 1983, and New York Times critic Vincent Canby praised Lewis for playing his part, which also included aspects of Johnny Carson and Bob Hope, with "brilliant solemnity." (ANI)