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Lew

American  
[loo] / lu /

noun

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


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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 and grew his company, MCA, into an entertainment giant that acquired Universal Pictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 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

Lew Lukens, senior partner, and George Pollack, senior analyst, at Signum Global Advisors, see little standing in the way of a Jan. 31 shutdown.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Mr. Lew knew everything about the pieces, but he wasn’t the most enterprising salesman.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu