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Sherman Hemsley

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Feb 01 1938
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 24 2012
Sherman Hemsley is 74 years old
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Poster of Clunkers
Clunkers
Sherman Hemsley would have been no older than 74 in Clunkers as 'Boss'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2015
Poster of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Sherman Hemsley was 71 in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love as 'Pastor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 2009
Poster of For the Love of a Dog
For the Love of a Dog
Sherman Hemsley was 70 in For the Love of a Dog as 'George O'Donnell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2008
Poster of Mr. Ed
Mr. Ed
Sherman Hemsley was 65 in Mr. Ed as 'Mr. Ed (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Screwed
Screwed
Sherman Hemsley was 62 in Screwed as 'Chip Oswald'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 2000
Poster of Up, Up, and Away
Up, Up, and Away
Sherman Hemsley was 61 in Up, Up, and Away as 'Edward Marshall / Steel Condor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of Jane Austen's Mafia!
Jane Austen's Mafia!
Sherman Hemsley was 60 in Jane Austen's Mafia! as 'George Jefferson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1998
Poster of Senseless
Senseless
Sherman Hemsley was 60 in Senseless as 'Smythe/Bates Doorman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Sherman Hemsley was 59 in Casper: A Spirited Beginning as 'Grocer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1997
Poster of Sprung
Sprung
Sherman Hemsley was 59 in Sprung as 'Brotha #1'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of A Christmas Journey Home
A Christmas Journey Home
Sherman Hemsley was 58 in A Christmas Journey Home as 'Homeless Guy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
Sherman Hemsley was 56 in The Misery Brothers as 'Rev. Scheister'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Home of Angels
Home of Angels
Sherman Hemsley was 55 in Home of Angels
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny
Sherman Hemsley was 55 in Mr. Nanny as 'Burt Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Camp Cucamonga
Camp Cucamonga
Sherman Hemsley was 52 in Camp Cucamonga as 'Herbert Himmel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1990
Poster of Club Fed
Club Fed
Sherman Hemsley was 52 in Club Fed as 'The Reverend'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Sherman Hemsley was 51 in Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? as 'The Master Programmer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1989
Poster of Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sherman Hemsley was 49 in Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Magic Mirror'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of Ghost Fever
Ghost Fever
Sherman Hemsley was 49 in Ghost Fever as 'Buford / Jethro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1987
Poster of Combat Academy
Combat Academy
Sherman Hemsley was 48 in Combat Academy as 'Judge Daley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1986
Poster of Stewardess School
Stewardess School
Sherman Hemsley was 48 in Stewardess School as 'Mr. Buttersworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of Purlie
Purlie
Sherman Hemsley was 43 in Purlie as 'Gitlow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Sherman Hemsley was 41 in The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1980
Poster of Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite
Sherman Hemsley was 41 in Love at First Bite as 'Reverend Mike'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Back to the Grind
Back to the Grind
Sherman Hemsley was 69+ in Back to the Grind
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Wed, Jul 18 2007
Poster of Living in TV Land
Living in TV Land
Sherman Hemsley was 66+ in Living in TV Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of The Surreal Life
The Surreal Life
Sherman Hemsley was 64+ in The Surreal Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 2003
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Sherman Hemsley was 60+ in Family Guy as 'Sherman Hemsley (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Sherman Hemsley was 60+ in V.I.P. as 'Sherman Hemsley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Sherman Hemsley was 60+ in The Hughleys
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Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of City Guys
City Guys
Sherman Hemsley was 59+ in City Guys
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Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Clueless
Clueless
Sherman Hemsley was 58+ in Clueless
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Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Goode Behavior
Goode Behavior
Sherman Hemsley was 58+ in Goode Behavior as 'Willie Goode'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Sherman Hemsley was 57+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'The Miller (voice)'.
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Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Sherman Hemsley was 56+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Mr. Stone'.
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Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Secret World of Alex Mack
Sherman Hemsley was 56+ in The Secret World of Alex Mack as 'Professor Lake'.
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Sat, Oct 08 1994
Poster of The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus
Sherman Hemsley was 56+ in The Magic School Bus as 'Mr. Junkett (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Sherman Hemsley was 55+ in Burke's Law as 'Judge Powell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Sherman Hemsley was 55+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as 'Mr. Schott'.
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Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of The Ben Stiller Show
The Ben Stiller Show
Sherman Hemsley was 54+ in The Ben Stiller Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Sherman Hemsley was 54+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as 'Wallace Pitney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of Martin
Martin
Sherman Hemsley was 54+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Sherman Hemsley was 53+ in Dinosaurs as 'B.P. Richfield (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Sherman Hemsley was 52+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'George Jefferson, Judge Carl Robertson'.
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Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Sherman Hemsley was 51+ in Family Matters as 'Captain Savage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Sherman Hemsley was 48+ in Designing Women
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Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of Amen
Amen
Sherman Hemsley was 48+ in Amen as 'Deacon Ernest Frye'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Sherman Hemsley was 47+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Mouse'.
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Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Sherman Hemsley was 47+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of E/R
E/R
Sherman Hemsley was 46+ in E/R as 'George Jefferson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Sherman Hemsley was 42+ in The Big Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of Pink Lady
Pink Lady
Sherman Hemsley was 42+ in Pink Lady as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 1980
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Sherman Hemsley was 39+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Robert'.
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Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Sherman Hemsley was 39+ in The Love Boat as 'Maurice Marshall'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Sherman Hemsley was 38+ in Battle of the Network Stars
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Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of The Sonny and Cher Show
The Sonny and Cher Show
Sherman Hemsley was 38+ in The Sonny and Cher Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Sherman Hemsley was 37+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Sherman Hemsley was 36+ in The Jeffersons as 'George Jefferson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Sherman Hemsley was 36+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.
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Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Sherman Hemsley was 36+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Sherman Hemsley was 35+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Sherman Hemsley was 32+ in All in the Family as 'George Jefferson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971