Lee Weaver
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Lee Weaver | |
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Born | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
April 10, 1930
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1955–present |
Spouse(s) | Ta-Tanisha (1971-present) |
Children | 1 |
Lee Weaver (born April 10, 1930) is an American film and television actor.
Early life
Weaver was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Josephine and Primus Jest Weaver, a chef.[1] His first screen appearance was in 1955 and according to the Internet Movie Database, he has appeared in more than 120 film and television productions, including 45 single-episode appearances on various television series.[2]
Weaver was the voice of Alpine in the animated television series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985–1986). He appeared as a blind seer in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and he also appeared in one episode of One World (2000), a situation-comedy television series. He appeared as a Junkyard Owner in an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
He also played the role of Mr. Ed Downer, a handyman that became an interest of Philip Banks' mom, on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Perhaps his most memorable role was the exuberant exhibitionist "Buck Naked," who enlivened episodes of Steven Bochco's police dramas, Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue.[citation needed]
Personal life
Since July 10, 1971, Weaver has been married to actress Ta-Tanisha and they have one child together. He and his wife reside in The Bronx, New York, where Ta-Tanisha was born and raised, they have one child Leis La-Te (daughter)[3]
Notes
- ↑ http://www.filmreference.com/film/25/Lee-Weaver.html
- ↑ Lee Weaver IMDb profile; accessed January 10, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.filmreference.com/film/25/Lee-Weaver.html
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