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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

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

Sherman Hemsley was 65 in Mr. Ed as 'Mr. Ed (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Poster of 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

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

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

Sherman Hemsley was 55 in Home of Angels

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Poster of Mr. Nanny

Sherman Hemsley was 55 in Mr. Nanny as 'Burt Wilson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993

Poster of Camp Cucamonga

Sherman Hemsley was 52 in Camp Cucamonga as 'Herbert Himmel'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1990

Poster of 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

Sherman Hemsley was 49 in Ghost Fever as 'Buford / Jethro'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1987

Poster of 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

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

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Poster of Back to the Grind

Back to the Grind

Sherman Hemsley was 69+ in Back to the Grind

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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

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.

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

Sherman Hemsley was 60+ in The Hughleys

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998

Poster of City Guys

Sherman Hemsley was 59+ in City Guys

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1997

Poster of Clueless

Sherman Hemsley was 58+ in Clueless

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1996

Poster of 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994

Poster of 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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

Sherman Hemsley was 54+ in Martin

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

Poster of 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990

Poster of 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986

Poster of 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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

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

Sherman Hemsley was 42+ in The Big Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980

Poster of 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977

Poster of The Love Boat

Sherman Hemsley was 39+ in The Love Boat as 'Maurice Marshall'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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

Sherman Hemsley was 37+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976

Poster of 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974

Poster of 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