Sherman Hemsley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 01, 1938 |
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| Died | July 24, 2012 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Sherman Hemsley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as George Jefferson on 'The Jeffersons' and 'All in the Family' |
Intro
Sherman Hemsley was an American actor best known for his portrayal of George Jefferson on the television sitcoms 'All in the Family' and its spin-off 'The Jeffersons.' He was recognized for his comedic timing and distinctive voice, becoming a pop culture icon during the 1970s and 1980s.
Early Life & Background
Sherman Alexander Hemsley was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Raised by his mother, he left high school to join the United States Air Force, later returning to Philadelphia to work at the post office while studying acting at night.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as George Jefferson in 'All in the Family' (1973–1975)
- Star of 'The Jeffersons' (1975–1985)
- Lead role in NBC sitcom 'Amen' (1986–1991)
- Broadway performance in 'Purlie'
- Voice work as B.P. Richfield in 'Dinosaurs'
Trivia
- Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame posthumously.
- Never married and lived a relatively private life despite TV fame.
- Was also a talented singer, releasing an R&B album, 'Dance', in 1989.
FAQs
People also ask
Sherman Hemsley was born the 1 February 1938.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About February 1st, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 1, 1938, during the 15th anniversary of the Milizia, Italian soldiers officially adopted the 'passo romano' (Roman step), a goose-step march symbolizing fascist militaristic pride and inspired by ancient Roman military traditions.
- Day of the week: February 1st, 1938 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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