Sherman Hemsley

Acting

Sherman Hemsley

Born February 1, 1938 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died July 24, 2012 · aged 74

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. Richfield on the ABC series Dinosaurs. For his work on The Jeffersons, Hemsley was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He also won an …

Known For

American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of Love · 2009
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
5.32009
MovieComedy
Ten years after the first American Pie movie, three new hapless virgins discover the Bible hidden in the school library at East Great Falls High. Unfortunately for them, the book is ruined, and with incomplete advice, the Bible leads them on a hilarious journey to lose their virginity.
Mr. NannyMr. Nanny · 1993
Mr. Nanny
5.11993
MovieFamilyComedy
A former pro-wrestler is hired to be the bodyguard/nanny for a couple of bratty kids whose inventor father is being stalked by a rival.
SenselessSenseless · 1998
Senseless
6.21998
MovieComedyRomance
A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.
ClunkersClunkers · 2015
Clunkers
2015
MovieComedy
When an injury crushes Ritchie's dreams of playing Major League baseball, he is forced to join a dubious team of used car salesmen. With a drunk receptionist and a not-so-handy mechanic, you'll get more than you bargained for.
Home of AngelsHome of Angels · 1994
Home of Angels
1994
MovieFamilyComedy
Jane Austen's Mafia!Jane Austen's Mafia! · 1998
Jane Austen's Mafia!
5.51998
MovieComedyCrime
After growing up poor in Salmonella, Vincenzo Cortino installs himself as the preeminent, if bumbling, Mafia don of the New World. But now he must pass on power to one of his two sons: either level-headed veteran Anthony or vituperative loose cannon Joey.
Casper: A Spirited BeginningCasper: A Spirited Beginning · 1997
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
5.41997
MovieAdventureFamily
Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? · 1989
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
Movie
A prime-time special previewing NBC's 1989-90 Saturday morning lineup, hosted by the cast members of NBC's "Saved by the Bell."

Movies

American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of Love · 2009
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
5.32009
MovieComedy
Ten years after the first American Pie movie, three new hapless virgins discover the Bible hidden in the school library at East Great Falls High. Unfortunately for them, the book is ruined, and with incomplete advice, the Bible leads them on a hilarious journey to lose their virginity.
Mr. NannyMr. Nanny · 1993
Mr. Nanny
5.11993
MovieFamilyComedy
A former pro-wrestler is hired to be the bodyguard/nanny for a couple of bratty kids whose inventor father is being stalked by a rival.
SenselessSenseless · 1998
Senseless
6.21998
MovieComedyRomance
A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.
ClunkersClunkers · 2015
Clunkers
2015
MovieComedy
When an injury crushes Ritchie's dreams of playing Major League baseball, he is forced to join a dubious team of used car salesmen. With a drunk receptionist and a not-so-handy mechanic, you'll get more than you bargained for.
Home of AngelsHome of Angels · 1994
Home of Angels
1994
MovieFamilyComedy
Jane Austen's Mafia!Jane Austen's Mafia! · 1998
Jane Austen's Mafia!
5.51998
MovieComedyCrime
After growing up poor in Salmonella, Vincenzo Cortino installs himself as the preeminent, if bumbling, Mafia don of the New World. But now he must pass on power to one of his two sons: either level-headed veteran Anthony or vituperative loose cannon Joey.
Casper: A Spirited BeginningCasper: A Spirited Beginning · 1997
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
5.41997
MovieAdventureFamily
Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? · 1989
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
1989
Movie
A prime-time special previewing NBC's 1989-90 Saturday morning lineup, hosted by the cast members of NBC's "Saved by the Bell."
Up, Up, and AwayUp, Up, and Away · 2000
Up, Up, and Away
5.52000
MovieActionFamily
A boy is the only member of his family without superpowers, yet the world depends on him saving his family from computerized brainwashers. Will he realize that it doesn't take superpowers to be a hero in time to help them defeat the villains?
Stewardess SchoolStewardess School · 1986
Stewardess School
4.91986
MovieComedy
A group of varied misfits (including a former prostitute/stripper and a bumbler who can't see more than 6 inches in front of his face) enter a school to become flight attendants. Somehow, the group makes it through to the final test: a cross-country flight.
Love at First BiteLove at First Bite · 1979
Love at First Bite
6.01979
MovieRomanceComedy
Dracula and Renfield relocate to '70s era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker. "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's psychiatrist, Jeffrey Rosenberg, a descendant of Van Helsing, who may be in love with Cindy too.
Camp CucamongaCamp Cucamonga · 1990
Camp Cucamonga
4.81990
MovieComedyDrama
Standard camp shenanigans and romance amongst the counselors and the campers at a lake front summer camp.
Combat AcademyCombat Academy · 1986
Combat Academy
5.51986
MovieComedyTV Movie
"Police Academy"-style comedy set in a military school. Two errant high-school students are ordered by a judge to spend a year at a prestigious military academy, where one of the cadets finds out who is responsible for a spate of midnight thefts. Written by Mark Lennon
ScrewedScrewed · 2000
Screwed
5.52000
MovieActionComedy
A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.
Club FedClub Fed · 1990
Club Fed
5.51990
MovieComedy
A powerful gangster is murdered. However, All of his holdings were in his girlfriend's name. So she is charged and sent to a minimum-security prison, where all of the prisoners are filthy rich. There she meets and falls in love with an undercover FBI agent.
SprungSprung · 1997
Sprung
5.41997
MovieComedyRomance
Two pairs of best friends - Montel & Clyde and Brandy & Adina meet at the party, where Clyde makes Adina think he is very rich and gets her into bed the same evening. When Adina finds out that she's been fooled, she becomes Clyde's worst enemy. Meanwhile Montel and Brandy fall in love and plan to marry, and Adina and Clyde try to do everything to stop them.
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70'sThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's · 1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
4.01980
MovieMusicDocumentary
A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
The Misery BrothersThe Misery Brothers · 1995
The Misery Brothers
5.01995
MovieComedy
When two misfits set out on a journey to correct their cursed family's misfortunes, they encounter wacky surprises at every turn.
Ghost FeverGhost Fever · 1987
Ghost Fever
2.81987
MovieHorrorComedy
Two policeman are sent on a routine assignment to serve an eviction notice. It becomes anything but run-of-the-mill when they become involved in the ghostly happenings.
PurliePurlie · 1981
Purlie
6.51981
MovieDramaMusic
Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people. This 1981 television adaptation won a CableACE Award.
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsGolden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs · 1987
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
8.01987
MovieFamily
In Disneyland, the Wicked Queen has cast a spell over the seven dwarfs that makes them feel they're too old and decide to retire, so Dick Van Dyke tries to convince them to stay. The show includes many celebrities sharing their Snow White memories and features a new performance of the deleted song "You're Never Too Old to Be Young".
For the Love of a DogFor the Love of a Dog · 2008
For the Love of a Dog
5.42008
MovieDramaFamily
When the family dog gets sick, the kids and their friends rally to earn the money to pay for the veterinarian.

TV Shows

Family GuyFamily Guy · 1999
Family Guy
7.41999
SeriesAnimationComedy
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
The Love BoatThe Love Boat · 1977
The Love Boat
6.31977
SeriesDramaComedy
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
DinosaursDinosaurs · 1991
Dinosaurs
7.81991
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.
V.I.P.V.I.P. · 1998
V.I.P.
5.31998
SeriesComedy
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.
Family MattersFamily Matters · 1989
Family Matters
6.81989
SeriesComedyFamily
A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman · 1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
6.91993
SeriesDrama
A much more lavish version of the popular Superman television series which had first aired forty years earlier, Lois & Clark focused more on the Man of Steel's early adult years in Metropolis. With the unknowing help of Lois Lane, Clark Kent created Superman there in Metropolis after finding work at the world-famous Daily Planet newspaper, where he meets fellow reporter Lois Lane.
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone · 1985
The Twilight Zone
7.71985
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
7.21977
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.
Sister, SisterSister, Sister · 1994
Sister, Sister
7.11994
SeriesComedyFamily
Twins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later, they encounter each other by chance at the mall. After the families meet, Tia's widowed father agrees to let Tamera and her single mother move in with them.
MartinMartin · 1992
Martin
7.51992
SeriesComedyDrama
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Designing WomenDesigning Women · 1986
Designing Women
6.81986
SeriesComedy
Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Charlene is the naive and trusting farm girl from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Suzanne is the self-centered ex-beauty queen whom has a number of wealthy ex-husbands.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air · 1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
7.91990
SeriesComedyFamily
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
All in the FamilyAll in the Family · 1971
All in the Family
7.81971
SeriesComedy
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
The HughleysThe Hughleys · 1998
The Hughleys
6.81998
SeriesComedyFamily
The Hughleys is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 22, 1998 to April 28, 2000 and on the UPN network from September 11, 2000 to May 20, 2002. It starred comedian D. L. Hughley as the main character, Darryl Hughley, and Elise Neal as Yvonne, his hard-working wife, who move their family from the inner city to suburban Los Angeles.
Dinah!Dinah! · 1974
Dinah!
7.01974
Series
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
The JeffersonsThe Jeffersons · 1975
The Jeffersons
7.31975
SeriesComedyFamily
Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child · 1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
6.31995
SeriesAnimation
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
AmenAmen · 1986
Amen
6.61986
SeriesComedyFamily
Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s which featured entirely or almost-entirely black casts. Others included The Cosby Show, A Different World, and 227.
The Wayans Bros.The Wayans Bros. · 1995
The Wayans Bros.
7.21995
SeriesComedy
Brothers Shawn and Marlon are on the lookout for money and success, though the two are complete opposites. Shawn is responsible and conservative while Marlon is free-spirited and liberal. They are not immune to sibling rivalry, but frequently enjoy being each other's partner in crime.
The Magic School BusThe Magic School Bus · 1994
The Magic School Bus
7.71994
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.
CluelessClueless · 1996
Clueless
6.31996
SeriesComedy
CLUELESS is a television series spun off from the 1995 teen film of the same name. The series originally premiered on ABC on September 20, 1996 as a part of the TGIF lineup during its first season. The show then spent its last two seasons on UPN ending on May 25, 1999.
Hangin' with Mr. CooperHangin' with Mr. Cooper · 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
6.71992
SeriesComedy
Former NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When he's not dealing with his students and players, Mark spends time with his gorgeous female roommate and other friends.
Donny & MarieDonny & Marie · 1976
Donny & Marie
6.81976
SeriesComedy
Donny & Marie is an American variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to January 1979. The show stars brother and sister pop duo Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond. Donny had first become popular singing in a music group with his brothers, The Osmonds, and Marie was one of the youngest singers to reach #1 on the Billboard Country Music charts. The siblings were offered a weekly show by ABC-TV President Fred Silverman after he saw the duo co-host a week on The Mike Douglas Show which followed their series of popular remakes of oldies, such as "I'm Leaving It Up To You", "Morning Side Of The Mountain", "Deep Purple" and "Make The World Go Away". Donny and Marie were the youngest entertainers in TV history to host their own variety show. A year later, The Keane Brothers would break this record.