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Sherman Hemsley

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Sherman Hemsley Biography

Sherman Hemsley
  • Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/01/1938, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor
Sherman Hemsley Fast Facts:
  • Served in the U.S. Air Force, then worked for the post office for eight years.
  • After moving to New York, he studied acting with director Lloyd Richard at the Negro Ensemble Company.
  • Made his Broadway debut playing Gitlow in the 1970 musical Purlie.
  • Released an R&B album in 1992 titled Dance.
    Sherman Hemsley Awards:
  • 1984 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended Philadelphia Academy of Dramatic Arts, Philadelphia, PA
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