Isabel Sanford

Birth Name:

Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Was nominated for a 1995 CableACE Award for Performance in a Comedy Special
Won the 2004 TV Land Award for Favorite Cantankerous Couple
As a teenager, she performed on amateur night at the Apollo Theater
Got her start in acting with the American Negro Theater in 1946
Was best known for her portrayal of the character Weezy Jefferson on the series "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons․"
Was the first African-American actress to receive the Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy
In 1965, she performed in the Broadway production "The Amen Corner․"

1977Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1978Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2004TV Land Award - Favorite Cantankerous Couple:Winner
2021OFTA TV Hall of Fame - Character:Winner

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