I was in a play in elementary school and had to jump up and run away. I was nervous and tripped and fell down and everyone laughed. Their laughter made me relax, so I pretended it was part of the show.

Sherman Alexander Hemsley (February 1 1938 – July 24 2012) was an American actor best known for his role as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family and The Jeffersons and as Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen. But he was the character. "Some people come out of the woodwork – they think Sherman they think money" Enchinton tells AP.

Richfield on the Jim Henson sitcom Dinosaurs. Sherman Alexander Hemsley (February 1 1938 – July 24 2012) was an American actor best known for his role as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family and The Jeffersons and as Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen.