AKA Sherman Alexander Hemsley
Born: 1-Feb-1938Birthplace: Philadelphia, PADied: 24-Jul-2012Location of death: El Paso, TXCause of death: Cancer - LungRemains: See Note [1]
Gender: MaleRace or Ethnicity: BlackSexual orientation: StraightOccupation: Actor
Nationality: United StatesExecutive summary: George Jefferson on The Jeffersons
Military service: USAF
Brother: Richard Thornton (according to Richard Thornton)Girlfriend: Flora Enchinton ("beloved partner" in Hemsley's will)
Conservatory: Philadelphia Academy of Dramatic Arts
Golden Globe 1982 for The Jeffersons Bankruptcy $15,500 IRS debt (Jun-1999) Risk Factors: Smoking
TELEVISION The Hughleys Mr. Williams (1999-2000) Sister, Sister Grandpa Campbell (1995-98) Goode Behavior Willie Goode (1996-97) Family Matters Capt. Savage (1994-95) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Judge Carl Robertson (1992) Amen Deacon Ernest Frye (1986-91) The Jeffersons George Jefferson (1975-85) All in the Family George Jefferson (1973-78)
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (1-Dec-2009) Screwed (12-May-2000) · Chip Oswald Up, Up, and Away! (22-Jan-2000) Senseless (20-Feb-1998) · Smythe-Bates Doorman Casper: A Spirited Beginning (21-Oct-1997) Sprung (14-May-1997) Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997) · Himself Mr. Nanny (8-Oct-1993) · Burt Wilson Camp Cucamonga (23-Sep-1990) Club Fed (9-Aug-1990) Ghost Fever (27-Mar-1987) Combat Academy (23-Nov-1986) Stewardess School (Aug-1986) Alice in Wonderland (9-Dec-1985) Love at First Bite (13-Apr-1979)
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