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Franklin Cover - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 20, 1928 |
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| Died | February 05, 2006 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Franklin Cover's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playing Tom Willis on the sitcom 'The Jeffersons' |
Intro
Franklin Cover was an American actor best known for his role as Tom Willis, the white neighbor married to a Black woman, on the groundbreaking sitcom 'The Jeffersons' (1975–1985). He appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stage productions throughout his career.
Early Life & Background
Franklin Edward Cover was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a master's degree in theater from Case Western Reserve University, and began his acting career in the theater before moving into television and film.
Career Highlights
- Portraying Tom Willis on 'The Jeffersons' (1975–1985)
- Appearing in TV shows such as 'Will & Grace', 'All in the Family', and 'ER'
- Performing on Broadway and in regional theater
- Roles in films including 'Wall Street' (1987) and 'The Stepford Wives' (1975)
Trivia
- His character Tom Willis on 'The Jeffersons' was part of one of the first interracial couples regularly portrayed on a prime time U.S. TV series.
- He was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Franklin Cover born?
Franklin Cover was born the 20 November 1928.
Where is Franklin Cover from?
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 20th, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 20, 1928, 'Steamboat Willie' premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City, marking the debut of Mickey Mouse.
- Day of the week: November 20th, 1928 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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