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Isabel Sanford
★ Acting

Isabel Sanford

1917 – 2004 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1964–2000

Isabel Sanford, born in 1917, carved a distinct path in the entertainment industry, transitioning from stage to screen with remarkable ease. Known for her groundbreaking role as Louise 'Weezy' Jefferson, she also showcased her talent in cult films like Pendulum (1969) and Hickey & Boggs (1972). Her performances in The Photographer (1974) and South Beach (1993) further highlight her versatility. Sanford's contributions to the genre reflect a blend of humor and depth, making her an essential figure in the landscape of cult cinema.

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Hickey & Boggs

Hickey & Boggs

1972 ★ 5.5
as Nyona's Mother

Our two protagonists do not live well. Hickey (Bill Cosby) evidently owns two suits, his marriage is a train wreck and ,for reasons never made clear, he is no longer with the L.A.P.D.. Boggs (Robert Culp) is only seen in the same blue suit and he drinks too much. There is also a hint that Boggs might be gay and pays street hustlers for their services.

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Filmography

62 credits
2000s 1 credit
2000
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 20 credits
1999
Jackie's Back! as Miss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
Movie ★ 6.9
1999
TV ★ 8.0
1998
Jane Austen's Mafia! as Louise Jefferson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1997
Sprung as Sista #1
Movie ★ 5.4
1997
TV ★ 6.9
1997
Pepper Ann as Bernice (voice)
TV ★ 6.9
1997
Teen Angel as Laurie
TV ★ 5.2
1996
Original Gangstas as Gracie Bookman
Movie ★ 5.6
1996
The Steve Harvey Show as Mother Hightower
TV ★ 7.0
1995
TV ★ 7.7
1995
TV ★ 5.9
1993
Movie ★ 3.6
1993
Living Single as Mrs. Ryan
TV ★ 8.0
1993
TV ★ 6.9
1993
TV ★ 4.5
1992
TV ★ 5.0
1992
TV ★ 6.7
1992
Vicki! as Self
TV ★ 6.5
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Louise Jefferson
TV ★ 7.9
1990
Dream On as Judge Isabel Kohner
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 9 credits
1989
Movie ★ 4.7
1989
The Simpsons as Isabel Sanford (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1984
Crazy like a Fox as Car Rental Receptionist
TV ★ 7.2
1983
TV ★ 7.0
1983
Reading Rainbow as Self - Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
1982
Movie ★ 6.8
1980
Desperate Moves as Dottie Butz
Movie ★ 4.5
1970s 24 credits
1979
Love at First Bite as Judge R. Thomas
Movie ★ 6.0
1979
Supertrain as Reba Beeson
TV ★ 5.6
1978
TV ★ 7.0
1977
TV ★ 6.3
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1975
The Jeffersons as Louise Jefferson
TV ★ 7.3
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1974
The Photographer as Mrs. Slade
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
TV ★ 3.5
1973
Kojak as Grace
TV ★ 7.1
1973
TV ★ 5.4
1972
Movie ★ 6.9
1972
Hickey & Boggs as Nyona's Mother
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 8.0
1972
Every Little Crook and Nanny as Unsuccessful Applicant
Movie ★ 7.5
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1971
All in the Family as Louise Jefferson
TV ★ 7.8
1971
All in the Family as Mrs. Jefferson
TV ★ 7.8
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1970
Movie ★ 10.0
1970
TV ★ 7.6
1960s 8 credits
1969
Pendulum as Effie
Movie ★ 6.1
1969
The Comic as Woman
Movie ★ 6.1
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1968
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1967
Movie ★ 7.6
1964
Bewitched as Aunt Jenny
TV ★ 7.9
1964
Daniel Boone as Maybelle
TV ★ 7.0