Trivia

Had no entourage or limo during his Webster (1983) fame. His mother drove him to work and home.

His tight-knit family kept him off the destructive path traveled by so many child stars.

Remained friends with Michael Jackson up until his death, though they rarely saw each other.

His contract was renegotiated by his agent and attorney after the first season of Webster (1983) to commit him to five more seasons and give him a share of the profits, including syndication money.

Was 12 years old when Webster (1983) first premiered. The series finale premiered just one day after his 18th birthday.

His college years stretched from 1989 until 1997. He took time off for occasional acting gigs.

Founded his own music label, Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment (June 2000)

Chooses his projects very carefully. He turned down an offer to play an urban gang-banger.

According to endocrinologists, he has all the potential for normal growth.

Returned to show business after graduating college in 1997, but his options were limited. He was just over 4 feet tall and still looked like the little boy from Webster (1983).

Became a budding entrepreneur, dabbling with both a limousine company and a car wash service.

Is the youngest of 4 children.

Has one sister and two brothers: Lizziebeth (b. 1964), Roscoe (b. 1968), and Chris (b. 1970).

Graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 1997 with a theatre arts degree

Ranked #6 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).

Was often mistaken for Gary Coleman because of the 3 things he had in common with the Arnold et Willy (1978) child star: he's African-American, short, and has starred in a sitcom about trans-racial adoptions.

His parents divorced when he was only 2 years old.

Was a contestant on "The Weakest Link". His first question was "What month has the least amount of days?" He unfortunately guessed "May", but was not voted 'the weakest link' until much later on the show.

His physical size combined with his age made his Hollywood clout all that more incongruous.

Shares birthday with Shad Moss, Chingy, the late Raul Julia, and Stephanie Chambers (who was also born the same year as Emmanuel).

Mother's name is Margaret.