Sherman Hemsley: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sherman Alexander Hemsley (February 1, 1938 – July 24, 2012) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his roles as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family (1973–1975; 1978) and The Jeffersons (1975–1985), Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen (1986–1991), and B. P. Richfield on the ABC series Dinosaurs. For his work on The Jeffersons, Hemsley was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. Hemsley also won an NAACP Image Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series or Special ("The Jeffersons") in 1982.
Quick facts about Sherman Hemsley
- Full name: Sherman Hemsley
- Born: 1938-02-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q941960
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Who is Sherman Hemsley?
Sherman Alexander Hemsley (February 1, 1938 – July 24, 2012) was an American actor and comedian.
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Sherman Hemsley was born on 1938-02-01.
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