Find A Grave - The Jeffersons television show

Benedict, Paul b. September 17, 1938 d. December 1, 2008
Actor. Fondly remembered for his role as Harry Bentley (the English neighbor) in the television comedy series "The Jeffersons". Born in Silver City, New Mexico and raised in Boston, he studied literature at Suffolk University. He began his stage career during the early-1960s and was a player with the Theatre Company of Boston before appearing regularly in films and television. Among his other television credits are "Sesame Street" (as 'The Mad Painter'), "Maude", "Kojak" and "Murder, She Wrote"...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
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Cover, Franklin b. November 20, 1928 d. February 5, 2006
Actor. Best known for his role as 'Tom Willis', who was in an interracial marriage with a black woman, played by Roxie Roker, in the television series "The Jeffersons." Franklin Cover started his career on the stage, before he made his move to film and television. In 1975 he got the role in "The Jeffersons," opposite Sherman Hemsley and Isabel...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
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Cully (Brown), Zara b. January 26, 1892 d. February 28, 1978
Actress. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts she did not come into acting until quite late. She made her television debut in "Run For Your Life" in 1966 at the age of 74. She appeared in character roles through out the 1960 and 1970 in such television series as "Night Gallery," "Days of Our Live," and "The Mod Squad." Her best remembered role, however, was that of Mother Jefferson who was introduced in a 1974 episode of "All in the Family." She reprised the role once more before the spinoff series...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Cause of death: cancer
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Freedom Mausoleum, Columbarium of Victory
Evans, Mike b. November 3, 1949 d. December 14, 2006
Actor. He is best remembered for the role of "Lionel Jefferson" in the 1970s television comedy series "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons". He also had guest appearances in such television shows as "The Streets of San Francisco", "Love, American Style", "The Practice" and "Walker, Texas Ranger". Evans also had a memorable performance in the 1970s television mini-series "Rich Man, Poor Man". In addition to his acting career, Evans co-created the 1970s television series "Good Times"...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Garrett, Susie b. December 29, 1931 d. May 24, 2002
Actress. Susie Garrett had rolls on 'Punky Brewster' and ''The Jeffersons'. She played Betty Johnson on "Punky Brewster" and also appeared in 10 episodes of the CBS television show called "The Jefferson's", that featured an African American family's rise into high society. Susie has a sister who is also an actress, Marla Gibbs, who played George and Louise Jefferson's maid. Television producer, Aaron Spelling, was the first person who saw her in the '227' play. In turn, she signed a contract...[Read More] (Bio by: Cinnamonntoast4)
Cause of death: Cancer
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Roker, Roxie Albertha b. August 28, 1929 d. December 2, 1995
Actress. She is best known for her portrayal as 'Helen Willis' on the popular television sitcom "The Jefferson's" and mother of rock star Lenny Kravitz. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, she later attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1952. While at Howard she was a very active member in the Howard Players and was featured in several productions. She was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity, Inc. After graduation, she moved to New...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Cause of death: Breast cancer
Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Plot: East Court 2 Lot 19 Gr 2B in the grass area on the left side by side walk.
Sanford, Isabel b. August 29, 1917 d. July 9, 2004
Actress. She was best known for her role as 'Louise "Weezie" Jefferson' on the popular 1970s and 1980s television sitcom "The Jeffersons." An acclaimed actress on Broadway for over 30 years, she co-starred with Sherman Hemsley on the spin-off of the popular series "All in the Family," in which she also appeared. In 1981, she became the first African-American woman to receive an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "The Jeffersons." She made her feature film debut in the 1967...[Read More] (Bio by: Gravefinder)
Cause of death: Natural causes
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Courts of Remembrance

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