Sherman Hemsley

TV Actor

Birthday February 1, 1938

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Philadelphia, PA

DEATH DATE Jul 24, 2012 (74)

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About

Played the role of George Jefferson on the TV series All in the Family and The Jeffersons.

Before Fame

He worked at the Post Office during the day while studying acting at night.

Trivia

He served in the Air Force after dropping out of high school. 

Family Life

He did not meet his father until 1952. He was never married and had no children.

Associated With

He gained fame for starring on The Jeffersons with Isabel Sanford.