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"The Jeffersons" (1975): Season 4: Episode 15 -- George appears to be up to no good, and Weezy is curious as all get out. When George makes a hand delivery to a dingy Harlem apartment, Weezy tails him, only to find that the grumpiest laundry owner in the world is filled with the Christmas spirit.
Wall Street (1987) -- A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider whom takes the youth under his wing.
"The Jeffersons" (1975): Season 3: Episode 5 -- Lionel's ashamed of his old man. So when he describes his father's education for a company newsletter, the guy embellishes a little. Okay, a lot. George has all kinds of business and street smarts, but please. This lie goes way too far.
"The Jeffersons" (1975): Season 1: Episode 12 -- George gives his son a watch that just may break up his relationship. When George rubs off on his son Lionel, he causes all sorts of problems, including political bribery. Warning for our younger viewers, Weezy lets one "choice" word fly.
"The Jeffersons" (1975): Season 1: Episode 10 -- Movin' on up has its downside. From all the stress of the good life, George has developed a stomach ulcer. Soon, Louise finds herself in the role of guardian, protecting her husband from people who might annoy him. Which is pretty much everybody.

Overview

Date of Birth:
20 November 1928, Cleveland, Ohio, USA more
Date of Death:
5 February 2006, Englewood, New Jersey, USA more
Trivia:
Wife Mary Bradford Stone was a dance company director. Their children... more
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NewsDesk:
Franklin Cover Dies
 (From WENN. 13 February 2006)
Alternate Names:
Franklin E. Cover | Frank Cover
US TV Schedule:
Wed. July 152:30 AMCW The JeffersonsWhat Are Friends For?#5.9more

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. "Will & Grace" .... Justice of the Peace (1 episode, 1999)
        - Object of My Rejection (1999) TV episode .... Justice of the Peace
  2. Almost Heroes (1998) .... Nicholas Burr
  3. "Mad About You" .... Yankee Infielder (1 episode, 1998)
        - The 2nd Mrs. Buchman (1998) TV episode .... Yankee Infielder
  4. Columbo: A Trace of Murder (1997) (TV) .... Harry Jenkins
  5. "Too Something" .... Professor Skaggs (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka "New York Daze"
        - Eric's Book (1996) TV episode .... Professor Skaggs
  6. "Coach" .... Gunnar (1 episode, 1996)
        - Luther Get Your Gun (1996) TV episode .... Gunnar
  7. "Batman" .... General Vreeland (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka "Batman: The Animated Series" (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka "The Adventures of Batman & Robin" (USA: new title)
        - Harley's Holiday (1994) TV episode (voice) (as Frank Cover) .... General Vreeland
  8. "Living Single" .... Professor Fletcher (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka "My Girls"
        - School Daze (1994) TV episode .... Professor Fletcher
  9. "ER" .... Mr. Thurnhurst (1 episode, 1994)
        - Day One (1994) TV episode .... Mr. Thurnhurst
  10. A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994) (TV)
  11. Brain Donors (1992) .... Doctor
    ... aka Lame Ducks
  12. "Davis Rules" .... Captain (1 episode, 1992)
        - Gunny's Ex (1992) TV episode .... Captain
  13. "In the Heat of the Night" .... Tommy Vincent (2 episodes, 1991)
        - Unfinished Business (1991) TV episode .... Tommy Vincent
        - Just a Country Boy (1991) TV episode .... Tommy Vincent
  14. "Who's the Boss?" .... Mr. Campell / ... (2 episodes, 1991)
        - Let Her Tell You 'Bout the Birds and the Bees (1991) TV episode .... Mr. Campell
        - Ms. Mom (1991) TV episode .... Mr. Kimball
  15. "They Came from Outer Space" .... Renick (1 episode, 1991)
        - Cozy Cove (1991) TV episode .... Renick

  16. "227" .... Albert (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Butler Did It (1988) TV episode .... Albert
  17. Hothouse (1988) (TV)
  18. Zits (1988) .... FBI Chief
    ... aka Likewise
    ... aka Spy Trap
  19. Wall Street (1987) .... Dan
  20. "The Love Boat" .... Marvin Brown (1 episode, 1985)
        - Your Money or Your Wife/Joint Custody/The Temptations (1985) TV episode .... Marvin Brown
  21. "The Jeffersons" .... Tom Willis (186 episodes, 1975-1985)
        - Red Robins (1985) TV episode .... Tom Willis
        - Off-Off-Off-Off Broadway (1985) TV episode .... Tom Willis
        - The Odd Couple (1985) TV episode .... Tom Willis
        - The Truth Hurts (1985) TV episode .... Tom Willis
        - And Up We Go (1985) TV episode .... Tom Willis
          (181 more)
  22. A Woman Called Golda (1982) (TV) .... Hubert Humphrey
  23. The Day the Bubble Burst (1982) (TV) .... Herbert Hoover

  24. The Stepford Wives (1975) .... Ed Wimpiris
  25. "All in the Family" .... Tom Willis (1 episode, 1975)
        - The Jeffersons Move on Up (1975) TV episode .... Tom Willis
  26. Change at 125th Street (1974) (TV) (as Frank Cover)
  27. The Connection (1973) (TV) .... Lee Harris
  28. Short Walk to Daylight (1972) (TV) .... Conductor
    ... aka The Night the Earth Shook
  29. Between Time and Timbuktu (1972) (TV) .... Col. Donald 'Tex' Pirandello
    ... aka Between Time and Timbuktu: A Space Fantasy

  30. What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968) (uncredited) .... Medical Expert
  31. "N.Y.P.D." .... Pepper / ... (2 episodes, 1967-1968)
        - The Patriots (1968) TV episode .... Pepper
        - Fast Gun (1967) TV episode .... The Captain
  32. "The Jackie Gleason Show" .... Police Officer / ... (2 episodes, 1967)
    ... aka "The Color Honeymooners" (USA: rerun title)
        - The Honeymooners: Be It Ever So Humble (1967) TV episode .... Police Officer
        - The Honeymooners: Flushing Ho! (1967) TV episode .... Police Officer Callahan
  33. Mirage (1965) (as Franklin E. Cover) .... Tour Group Leader
  34. "Naked City" .... Steelworker Jergens (1 episode, 1962)
        - Kill Me While I'm Young So I Can Die Happy (1962) TV episode .... Steelworker Jergens
Self:
  1. Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 4 (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  2. "The John Davidson Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode dated 11 November 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself

  3. "Family Feud" .... Himself (2 episodes)
    ... aka "Family Fortune" (UK)
    ... aka "The Best of Family Feud" (USA: reissue title)
        - The Jeffersons vs. Dallas (????) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Jeffersons vs. Dukes of Hazzard (????) TV episode .... Himself

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