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Isabel Sanford(1917-2004)

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Isabel Sanford 1976 © 1978 Ken Whitmore
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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
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Isabel Sanford was a Broadway actress for over thirty years before moving to Hollywood. She made numerous guest appearances on TV, including a stint as a supporting cast member on The Carol Burnett Show (1967). Until her passing, Isabel continued to act frequently, most recently in a series of commercials for Old Navy stores with The Jeffersons (1975) co-star, Sherman Hemsley. She made several commercials for Nick-at-Nite as well when the cable channel premiered The Jeffersons (1975).
BornAugust 29, 1917
DiedJuly 9, 2004(86)
BornAugust 29, 1917
DiedJuly 9, 2004(86)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 5 wins & 12 nominations total

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Known for

Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford in The Jeffersons (1975)
The Jeffersons
7.5
TV Series
  • Louise Jefferson
Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Houghton in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
7.8
  • Tillie(as Isabell Sanford)
  • 1967
Gary Busey, Fred Williamson, and Vanity in South Beach (1993)
South Beach
4.0
  • Mama
  • 1993
Pam Grier, Jim Brown, and Fred Williamson in Original Gangstas (1996)
Original Gangstas
5.7
  • Gracie Bookman
  • 1996

Credits

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Actress



  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Isabel Sanford (voice)
    • 2004
  • Eileen Davidson, Bryton James, Joshua Morrow, Gina Tognoni, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, and Peter Bergman in The Young and the Restless (1973)
    The Young and the Restless
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Sylvia
    • 2002
  • Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson, Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Dorien Wilson, and Yvette Wilson in The Parkers (1999)
    The Parkers
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Evelyn 'Nana' Smith
    • 2001
  • Isabel Sanford (L) with Kelly Boczek.
    Click Three Times
    9.1
    Short
    • Dorothy
    • 2000
  • Jenifer Lewis in Jackie's Back! (1999)
    Jackie's Back!
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Miss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
    • 1999
  • Pepper Ann (1997)
    Pepper Ann
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Bernice (voice)
    • 1998
  • Mafia! (1998)
    Mafia!
    5.5
    • Mrs. Louise Jefferson (uncredited)
    • 1998
  • Disney's Math Quest with Aladdin (1998)
    Disney's Math Quest with Aladdin
    6.9
    Video Game
    • Mosaic Woman (voice)
    • 1998
  • Teen Angel (1997)
    Teen Angel
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Laurie
    • 1997
  • Paula Jai Parker, Tisha Campbell, Rusty Cundieff, and Joe Torry in Sprung (1997)
    Sprung
    5.1
    • Sista #1
    • 1997
  • Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and Wendy Raquel Robinson in The Steve Harvey Show (1996)
    The Steve Harvey Show
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mother Hightower
    • 1996
  • Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Louise Jefferson
    • 1995–1996
  • Pam Grier, Jim Brown, and Fred Williamson in Original Gangstas (1996)
    Original Gangstas
    5.7
    • Gracie Bookman
    • 1996
  • Cybill Shepherd in Cybill (1995)
    Cybill
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Isabel Sanford (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • LL Cool J, Alfonso Ribeiro, Maia Campbell, and Kim Wayans in In the House (1995)
    In the House
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Nanna
    • 1995

Soundtrack



  • Cybill Shepherd in Cybill (1995)
    Cybill
    6.9
    TV Series
    • performer: " (Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey" (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
    The Ben Stiller Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "Movin' On Up" (uncredited)
    • 1995
  • Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in All in the Family (1971)
    All in the Family
    8.4
    TV Series
    • performer: "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    • performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (uncredited)
    • 1974

Videos6

The Jeffersons
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The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Trailer 1:01
The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Trailer 1:01
The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons: The Complete Third Season
Trailer 1:24
The Jeffersons: The Complete Third Season
The Jeffersons
Trailer 1:26
The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons: The Complete First Season
Trailer 2:04
The Jeffersons: The Complete First Season
The Jeffersons: The Complete Second Season
Trailer 1:30
The Jeffersons: The Complete Second Season

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Isabell Sanford
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • August 29, 1917
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 9, 2004
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiopulmonary arrest and heart disease)
  • Spouse
    • William Edward (Sonny) RichmondMarch 15, 1945 - 1960 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Sanford K. Sanford
  • Parents
      Josephine Perry Sanford
  • Relatives
    • Dorothy Butts(Cousin)
  • Other works
    TV commercial (voice) for Lucky Dog Long Distance.
  • Publicity listings
    • 11 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    The youngest of seven children and the only one to survive infancy.
  • Quotes
    On receiving her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she said: Here with stars in my eyes - something that I dreamed about when I was 9 years old. There are others that deserve it, but let everybody get their own.
  • Trademark
      Her distinct, gravelly voice.
  • Salary
    • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
      (1967)
      $600 /week

FAQ

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  • When did Isabel Sanford die?
    July 9, 2004
  • How did Isabel Sanford die?
    Cardiopulmonary arrest and heart disease
  • How old was Isabel Sanford when she died?
    86 years old
  • Where did Isabel Sanford die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Isabel Sanford born?
    August 29, 1917

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