Isabel Sanford
Milestones
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Birthday: August 29, 1917
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2004
Guest-starred as herself on the animated series "The Simpsons"
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1996
Co-starred in "Original Gangstas"
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1975 to 1985
Starred on hit sitcom "The Jeffersons"
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1972
Played Harlem Madam in "Lady Sings the Blues"
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1971 to 1975
Created role of Louise Jefferson on "All in the Family"
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1967
Feature debut, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
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1965
After hiatus of numerous years returned to the stage and made her Broadway debut in "The Amen Corner" (after first appearing in the LA production); cast included Beah Richards (with whom she would act again in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner")
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In 1930s, was member of The Star Players, later called The American Negro Theatre