The Jeffersons is the beloved and historic CBS sitcom that aired 11 seasons from 1975 to 1985. As a family comedy, it was groundbreaking for its focus on an African American household and its depiction of an interracial relationship and other social topics.
Of course, the show starred the "Jeffersons," with married couple "George" (Sherman Hemsley) and "Louise" (Isabel Sanford) appearing in all 253 episodes of the show. They had a son, "Lionel" (two different actors) who married "Jenny Willis" (Berlinda Tolbert). The mixed-race "Willis" family were also regulars for the entirety of the series.
The Jeffersons: The Cast Then & Now
Starting as an All in the Family spin-off, The Jeffersons became a classic in its own right. It's now been off the air for 35 years and, sadly, most of the actors have passed on since then—some even recently. But what became of the cast and which stars are still alive today?
In this gallery, we'll look back at the Jeffersons cast and see where the surviving stars are now. The cast of this great show included Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, and Marla Gibbs. Enjoy!
