Irwin Lewis
Contemporary Indigenous Australian artist
About Irwin Lewis
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 80). Irwin Lewis was an Australian australian rules football player and painter.
Irwin Tasman Lewis (21 April 193928 January 2020 ) was an indigenous Australian artist, who was previously a notable scholar, sportsman and public servant. Best known as the father of Australian rules footballer Chris Lewis, a member of the West Coast Eagles' AFL premiership-winning teams in 1992 and 1994, he has been described as "something of a celebrity in Perth".
At UWA, Lewis enrolled in the Faculty of Arts,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Irwin Lewis?
Contemporary Indigenous Australian artist (1939–2020)
When was Irwin Lewis born?
Irwin Lewis was born on 21 April 1939 in Morawa.
When did Irwin Lewis die?
Irwin Lewis died on 28 January 2020.
What was Irwin Lewis's occupation?
Irwin Lewis was an australian rules football player and painter.
What nationality was Irwin Lewis?
Irwin Lewis was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irwin Lewis. https://biography.guide/irwin-lewis/
MLA: "Irwin Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/irwin-lewis/.
Chicago: "Irwin Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/irwin-lewis/.
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