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Lew

American  
[loo] / lu /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Lewis, Llewellyn, or Louis.


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A homage to the Nate ’n Al’s diner of his youth was reconstructed—this one called Lew ’n Casey’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Wasserman’s grandfather, Lew Wasserman, was a Hollywood titan who built the studio MCA into a powerhouse that acquired Universal Pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

His grandfather, Lew Wasserman, was an agent for Ronald Reagan during his Hollywood career who grew his company, MCA, into an entertainment conglomerate that acquired Universal Pictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The grandson of Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman, Wasserman runs a talent and marketing firm representing a vast number of well-known athletes and entertainment figures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

“Move the smaller crates to the back room,” Mr. Lew told me the moment he saw me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu