Born and raised in the Bayou Country of Louisiana, LEW TEMPLE is an American film actor, perhaps best known for his roles as ‘Axel’ on THE WALKING DEAD, the character of ‘Ned Oldham’ in the action adventure thriller UNSTOPPABLE which also starred Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson, Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects” with Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, William Forsythe, and Sherri Moon Zombie, and ‘Cal’ the diner manager in the comedy-drama WAITRESS. Other film credits include SILENT NIGHT, ZOMBIE NIGHT, THE LONE RANGER with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, DOMINO starring Kiera Knightley and Mickey Rourke. He even voiced ‘Mr. Furgus’ in RANGO.

Lew is an extraordinarily versatile actor who often is compared to a chameleon: he has the unique ability to take any character and make it his own.

He began his acting career on the stage of the prestigious Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, working alongside artists such as Vanessa Redgrave in “Julius Caesar” and “Anthony & Cleopatra,” as well as acclaimed writer/directors Michael Wilson, Terrance McNally and Edward Albee. He next landed numerous television roles, as well as roles in independent and mainstream studio films, such as “On the Borderline,” “The Newton Boys,” and “Angels in the Outfield.”

Prior to acting, Lew had a Minor League Baseball career with the “Seattle Mariners” and “Houston Astros.” He worked his way through the Astros system to become Assistant Director of Minor Leagues and Scouting.

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Lew’s WonderFest appearance is sponsored by the Gore Club.