The Jeffersons star Sherman Hemsley passes away at age 74
Sherman Hemsley made his acting debut as George Jefferson on the hit sitcom All in the Family in 1973. He appeared in a handful of episodes through 1975, when CBS launched the spin-off series The Jeffersons. The popular show ran 11 seasons from 1975 to 1985, spanning 253 episodes.
He then moved to another hit series, Amen, from 1986 to 1991, portraying Deacon Ernest Frye. He also voiced B.P. Richfield in the innovative animatronic series Dinosaurs. The actor was last seen in a guest-starring spot on the TBS series House of Payne last year, where he reprised his famous George Jefferson role.
The actor was not married and had no children at the time of his death. He was also an accomplished singer, releasing the single "Ain't that A Kick in the Head" in 1989.
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THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic good!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 Hmm okay, i'll check that out some day.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic I would recommend getting something you can stream to and get netflix! It's seriously well worth it!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 That's pretty cool. I don't have a PS3 though.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic Well I don't do the whole getting the movies from Netflix thing... I get them instantly streamed to my ps3.. Then, if I like the movies I see, I will buy the blueray! I rather do that than pay for cable or satellite tv!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 That does sound pretty cool, but i am more use to actually buying movies on Blu-ray that i know i want to get and keep, rather then rent movies from Netflix and then eventually have to return them and not be able to keep them.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic I highly recommend it! 8 bucks a month for tons of instant streaming movies... great way to expose yourself to lots of films!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 Unfortunately, i don't use Netflix and i don't have Netflix.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic I doubt it will, unfortunately.. but I'm sure it can be gotten on Netflix!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 Maybe I will watch it again soon on tv, when ever it gets shown again.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
slysnide
This guy was one of the funniest television had to offer. The demeanor and mannerisms of all the characters he played were just all around comical. I most loved him as the ridiculously corrupt, yet hilariously absent minded Judge on "Fresh Prince" season 3. RIP Mr. Hemsley.
10 months agoby @slysnideFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic I loved him in that movie! He made me want to eat beans out of a can! Watch the movie again to get the reference!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 Oh, yes you're right!
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
THE JOKER
@themoviefanatic He had the cane. He was Hulk Hogan's mentor and friend in that movie!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Sean
@mcleve02 I think i may have seen him in Mr. Nanny, but i am not entirely sure.
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Michael Johnson
You "moved on up" and "got a piece of the pie" RIP
10 months agoby @Michael-Johnson-71524429Flag
THE JOKER
Anyone else see him in Mr. Nanny??? @themoviefanatic@bawnian-dexeus@SherlockHolmes2009@the-movieghost
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
ChiRep_1
Remember him from Fresh Prince, RIP.
10 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
Sean
RIP
10 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
CelluloidDreams
Do not grieve at the passing of mortality, for life's but a thing of terrible gravity. And the planets gravitate around you,and the stars shall dance about you, and the angels in heaven adore you, and the saints all stand and applaud you.
So faraway, so faraway and yet so close.
Nick Cave, "Far Away, So Close"
10 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
MadJohnsonProductions
RIP Mr. Jefferson
10 months agoby @MadJohnsonProductionsFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
Damn RIP Mr Jefferson
10 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Escapist
RIP
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Kashmanthillet
R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley.
10 months agoby @kashmanthilletFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Damn.
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
skywise
RIP Mr. Hemsley
10 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Mutant
RIP
10 months agoby @zenderFlag
ejk1
RIP, Mr. Jefferson. Here's hoping you're having a fun argument with Mr. Bunker right about now.
10 months agoby @ejk1Flag
the MovieGhost
This is indeed a great shame. I never watched The Jeffersons, but I was fortunate enough to see him on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air along with House of Payne.
Rest in Peace Mr. Hemsley.
10 months agoby @the-movieghostFlag
THE JOKER
What no!!!!!!!! Not George!!! RIP my friend!!! This is very sad!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag