Sherman Alexander Hemsley, known simply as Sherman Hemsley, was born in 1938, in Pennsylvania. Sherman died in 2012. He was a famous actor, known for his roles in such shows as “All in the Family”, “Dinosaurs” and “Amen”. In addition to this, Sherman was also known as a singer. During his career, Sherman was nominated for and won such awards as Golden Globe Award, Image Award, Primetime Emmy Award and others. He was a really talented man and it is very sad that the world has lost this actor.
Sherman was considered to be one of the best actors in the industry. He achieved a lot during his acting career, which was also the main source of Sherman’s net worth. So how rich was Sherman Hemsley? It is estimated that Sherman’s net worth was $3 million. Sherman invested some of his money in real estate, and the other sum of his net worth probably went to his relatives.
Sherman Hemsley Net Worth $3 Million
Sherman studied at Bok Technical High School when he decided to join the United States Air Force. After serving for four years, Sherman came back and began working at the post office and at the same time studying at the Academy of Dramatic Arts. After some time Hemsley became a part of “Vinnette Carroll’s Urban Arts Company”. He acted in such plays as “The Lottery”, “Moon on a Rainbow Shawl”, “But Never Jam Today”, “The Witch” and others. Step by step Sherman Hemsley’s net worth grew. In 1971 Sherman met Norman Lear, who suggested he act in the show called “All in the Family”. Soon another show, called “The Jeffersons” was created and became one of the most successful shows at that time. It also had a huge impact on the growth of Sherman Hemsley’s net worth. While making this show, Sherman worked together with Isabel Sanford, Marla Gibbs, Franklin Cover, Roxie Roker, Mike Evans and others. Other shows and movie that Sherman appeared in include “Sister, Sister”, “Goode Behavior”, “Senseless”, “Home of Angels”, “Screwed” and many others. All these appearances also made Sherman’s net worth grow.
As mentioned before, Sherman was also known as a singer. In 1989 he released the song entitled “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head”, and in 1992 his album called “Dance” was released. This also added to Hemsley’s net worth.
While talking about Sherman’s personal life, there is not much to say as Sherman wanted to keep his personal life private. Despite this fact, it can be said that Sherman never married and did not have any children. When he died, there were some problems with funeral arrangements. Because of this, Sherman’s body stayed unburied for a couple of months. Later a military funeral was planned. There is no doubt that many people will remember Sherman as one of the most talented actors in the industry and that contemporary actors will look up to him and will be influenced by his work.
Golden Globe Award, Image Award, Primetime Emmy Award
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Movies
“Sister, Sister”, “Goode Behavior”, “Senseless”, “Home of Angels”, “Screwed”
TV Shows
“The Lottery”, “Moon on a Rainbow Shawl”, “But Never Jam Today”, “The Witch” , “The Jeffersons” (1975-1985)
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Trademark
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His dance moves
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His mustache.
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Quote
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[When he was about to co-star with Isabel Sanford on All in the Family (1971)'s spinoff, The Jeffersons (1975)]: Isabel Sanford, who played his wife, Louise Jefferson, was reluctant to leave All in the Family (1971). She didn't know how the show would go.
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Fact
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He was known to be a very private person.
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Sherman Hemsley's talent agent and friend of 30 years died on July 14, 2013 in El Paso Tx. During this time, Sherman starred in the stage play, "Norman Is That You?", which won an award in Vegas for Best Produced Show with the "Sherman Hemsley Show". In addition, Sherman starred in the NBC-TV shows of the 80s and 90s, Amen (1986) and Goode Behavior (1996), which Ken Johnston contributed as producer.
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Made his television debut playing George Jefferson on All in the Family and made his final television on House of Payne playing George Jefferson as well.
In 2006, Hemsley was cast in VH1's reality show, The Surreal Life (2003), season 6.
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Hemsley never married or had any children. He lived with his girlfriend, Flora Enchinton, prior to his death.
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Sherman Hemsley is also a professional singer having released a single in 1989 called, "Ain't That A Kick In The Head", with Sutra Records.
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The name "Weezy" came about due to a girl, Sherman Hemsley had a crush on in real-life, named Louise. Sherman Hemsley would call her "Weezy", and one day asked Isabel Sanford if he could call her character "Weezy" and she said yes.
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He and his The Jeffersons (1975) co-star, Isabel Sanford, appeared in Old Navy and Denny's Restaurant commercials, during the late 1970's.
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He was only 11 years older than his fictional TV son, acted by Mike Evans, on The Jeffersons (1975).
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Was over twenty years younger than his The Jeffersons (1975) co-star Isabel Sanford who played his wife on the series.
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George Jefferson, Hemsley's character on The Jeffersons (1975), was ranked #44 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
$3 Million
