Emmanuel Lewis (born March 9, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing the title character in the 1980s television sitcom Webster. Personal life Lewis was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Midwood High School in 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University in 1997. He would only attend the fall semester so he could continue his career in the winter, spring and summer. Lewis is a practitioner of taekwondo. His height has only changed by since his childhood appearances in Webster, making him relatively short. He has no known condition that would explain his height. He is also a Freemason. Lewis is a three-time winner of the People's Choice Award and twice won a Clio Award. Career For his role on the television series Webster, Lewis was nominated for four Young Artist Awards. In 1984, he was nominated for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series for Webster and lost to Rick Schroder of Silver Spoons. In 1985, he was nominated for the same award, but it went to Billy Jayne of It's Not Easy. In 1986, he was nominated for Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series, but was bested by Marc Price who won for his performance in Family Ties. In 1987, he was nominated for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama Series, which Kirk Cameron of Growing Pains won. Lewis was the child spokesperson for the Burger King Whopper. Lewis appeared as himself on a TV child stars episode of The Weakest Link in 2001. He was voted-off in the third round. He had cameo appearances in the 2007 film Kickin' It Old Skool and a 2013 episode of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis. In Japan, he is known as a singer and has released two singles; his debut single, "City Connection," reached Number 2 on the Oricon chart. On November 9, 2014, Lewis appeared on Ken Reid's "TV Guidance Counselor" podcast. The episode was recorded live at the Davis Square Theater in Somerville, Massachusetts, as part of the 2014 Boston Comedy Festival. He was in Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz's "I Don't Give A F" video, at the 30-second mark. Filmography Webster (1983–1989) TV series The Love Boat (1984) episode "Only the Good Die Young" A Christmas Dream (1984) TV special Lost in London (1985) (TV) Emmanuel Lewis: