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Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) was an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Louise Jefferson on All in the Family and The Jeffersons. She was the first African-American actress to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1981.
Isabel Sanford was a Broadway and Hollywood actress who starred as Louise Jefferson in The Jeffersons (1975-1985). She won a Primetime Emmy and received many other nominations for her work. See her photos, videos, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jul 12, 2004 · The actress, who played Louise 'Weezie' Jefferson on the hit sitcom, was the first black woman to win an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She died of natural causes in 2004 after undergoing neck surgery.
Aug 28, 2024 · Isabel Sanford was an American actress who played Louise Jefferson in The Jeffersons, the first Black actress to win an Emmy for a lead role. Learn about her life, career, and other TV credits on Britannica.
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Isabel Sanford was a Broadway actress and a TV star who played Louise Jefferson on The Jeffersons (1975). She won an Emmy and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was the first African American woman to do so.
- August 29, 1917
- July 9, 2004
Feb 10, 2024 · Isabel Sanford was a trailblazing actress who won an Emmy for her role as Louise "Weezy" Jefferson on The Jeffersons. Learn about her journey from the Bronx to Broadway, her collaborations with Sidney Poitier and Sherman Hemsley, and her legacy in TV history.
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Jul 13, 2004 · Isabel Sanford, the first black woman to win an Emmy for best actress in a comedy series for her co-starring role in “The Jeffersons,” has died. She was 86. Sanford died of natural causes...
