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Hemsley, Sherman was born on June 1, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Sherman Hemsley
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Sherman Hemsley, American comedian, actor. Recipient Image award for The Jeffersons National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1982, 83, Amen, 1987, Hollywood Foreign Press Association award; nominated Golden Globe award for The Jeffersons. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild.
Education
Student, Philadelphia Academy Dramatic Arts. Student acting, Lloyd Richards.
Career
Former postal worker. Active advanced workshop Negro Ensemble Company, New York City.
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Membership
Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild.
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Recipient Image award for The Jeffersons National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1982, 83, Amen, 1987, Hollywood Foreign Press Association award. Nominated Golden Globe award for The Jeffersons.Recipient Image award for The Jeffersons National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1982, 83, Amen, 1987, Hollywood Foreign Press Association award. Nominated Golden Globe award for The Jeffersons.