Sherman Hemsley
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Acting Credits
Biography
Sherman Alexander Hemsley (February 1, 1938 – July 24, 2012) was an American actor, best known for his roles as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen, 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. He also won an NAACP Image Award. Hemsley was born and raised in South Philadelphia by his mother, who worked in a...
Known For
Filmography
Clunkers
2015
as Boss
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
2009
as Pastor
For the Love of a Dog
2008
as George O'Donnell
Back to the Grind
2007
Living in TV Land
2004
The Surreal Life
2003
as Self
Screwed
2000
as Chip Oswald
Up, Up, and Away
2000
as Edward Marshall / Steel Condor
Family Guy
1999
as Sherman Hemsley (voice)
Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998
as George Jefferson (uncredited)
Senseless
1998
as Smythe/Bates Doorman
The Hughleys
1998
as James Williams
V.I.P.
1998
as Sherman Hemsley
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997
as Store Owner
Sprung
1997
as Brotha #1
City Guys
1997
Figure It Out
1997
as Self
A Christmas Journey Home
1996
as Homeless Guy
Clueless
1996
as Murray's Grandpa
Goode Behavior
1996
as Willie Goode
The Misery Brothers
1995
as Rev. Scheister
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Mr. Stone
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as The Miller (voice)
Home of Angels
1994
The Secret World of Alex Mack
1994
as Professor Lake
Burke's Law
1994
as Judge Powell
The Magic School Bus
1994
as Mr. Junkett (voice)
Sister, Sister
1994
as Jimmy
Sister, Sister
1994
as Grandpa Campbell
Mr. Nanny
1993
as Burt Wilson
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Mr. Schott
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
Martin
1992
as Mr. Washington
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Wallace Pitney
Vicki!
1992
as Self
Dinosaurs
1991
as B.P. Richfield (voice)
Camp Cucamonga
1990
as Herbert Himmel
Club Fed
1990
as The Reverend
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as George Jefferson
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Judge Carl Robertson
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
as The Master Programmer
Family Matters
1989
as Captain Savage
Ghost Fever
1987
as Buford / Jethro
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987
as Magic Mirror
Stewardess School
1986
as Mr. Buttersworth
Combat Academy
1986
as Judge Daley
Designing Women
1986
Amen
1986
as Deacon Ernest Frye
The Twilight Zone
1985
as Sam (segment "I of Newton")
Alice in Wonderland
1985
as Mouse
E/R
1984
as George Jefferson
Purlie
1981
as Gitlow
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
The Big Show
1980
as Self
Pink Lady
1980
as Self
Love at First Bite
1979
as Reverend Mike
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
as Self
The Love Boat
1977
as Maurice Marshall
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Robert
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Jeffersons
1975
as George Jefferson
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self
Dinah!
1974
as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
All in the Family
1971
as George Jefferson
All in the Family
1971
as George