Page's little sister is none other than Lynn Hamilton who played the role of Donna Harris, Fred Sandford's girlfriend, on the series. So what has LaWanda’s sister, Lynne, been up to these days you ask? After Sanford and Son ended 1977, NBC tried to keep the party going without Foxx, who left to do a variety show on ABC, and Wilson, who refused to keep the show going due to a salary dispute. Hamilton also had a recurring role as Judge Fulton on The Practice. Info. She was played by actress LaWanda Page, an acquaintance of series star Redd Foxx. L.A. junk dealer Fred Sanford was Norman Lear's black counterpart to Archie Bunker. Lawanda Page's sister is actress Lynn Hamilton, better known as “Donna Harris,” “Fred Sanford's” woman on Sanford and Son! Share. target_type: 'mix' A few years ago, Lynn Hamilton spoke with her friend, Rev. You're signed out. Hilarity ensues.. Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson played the title characters of Fred and Lamont Sanford from 1972 to 1977 on NBC and shared the … Ain’t that something?!!! She may be best known for her role as "Donna Harris", a registered nurse and girlfriend of Fred Sanford on Sanford and Son … Series lead Demond Wilson confirmed the rumor to be false in 2016. There are many internet claims that she was the younger sister of actress LaWanda Page, who portrayed Esther Anderson on Sanford and Son, confirmed only via LaWanda Page's obituary in the Los Angeles Times. She had us crackin’ up back in the day and we LOVE her for that. Donna was a nurse and sometimes took care of Fred. Aunt Esther’s REAL LIFE Sibling Is THIS “Sanford & Son” Actor! he performed the cigarette feat on an episode of Sanford and Son, in which Fred held a circus in his front yard.LaWanda Page and Redd Foxx were very close friends from the ti… Junk dealer sitcom, broadcast 1972-77. In "Sanford and Son" he played Aunt Esther's husband who never turned down a drink. Esther's sharp-tongue often led her to disagree with Sandford over his lifestyle and the way he raised his grown son, Lamont, played by Demond Wilson, and people loved to see their exchanges. How they managed to keep that little known fact on the low for SO many decades is beyond me, but somehow they did. From 1972 to 1977, Hamilton starred as Fred Sanford's girlfriend and later fiancée Donna Harris on the television sitcom Sanford and Son. Sanford and Son (TV Series 1972–1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', As you all know, Lawanda Page passed away in 2002 at the age of 81, but her legacy will continue to live on. Donna Harris (played by Lynn Hamilton), a registered hospital and homecare nurse, became Fred's fiancee in Season 1 of Sanford and Son. Lynn outside had some words to share while sitting outside her home…. Tap to unmute. Lynn Hamilton, Actress: Sanford and Son. Woodrow was constantly drunk and somewhat henpecked. SANFORD AND SON S2E20 Pops n Pals. She had a recurring role on the legal comedy-drama, The Practice as “Judge Fulton” between 1997 to 2004. Turn the page to check out an interview she did with her good friend and pastor recently…. TELEVISION PROGRAM. Esther Winfield Anderson, known and feared as Aunt Esther, is a fictional character from the television series Sanford and Son. However, they are neither related nor sisters, though they became good friends. Lynn Hamilton (born April 25, 1930) is an American former actress whose acting debut came in 1959 in John Cassavetes' Shadows, She is best known for her recurring role as Donna Harris; Fred's girlfriend and later fiancée on the sitcom Sanford and Son (1972 - 1977). Page perfected the characterization of an elderly lady who stood up for herself. SANFORD AND SON S5E08 Donna Pops the ... Sanford & Son - S05E09&10 - Donna Pops the Question & My Fair Esther. Copy link. Hamilton was married to poet and playwright Frank Jenkins for 49 years, from November 1964 until his death in August 2014. Shopping. Ms. Hamilton is 85 years young now and she’s clearly taking great care of herself. Lynn, like many other actors/actresses, was a vital part of a legendary TV show. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Nowadays, word on the Old School curb is that Lynne’s been living comfortably in California. MovieTown. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Sandford and Son Fred Vs Aunt Esther. [5] She appeared in three other Broadway plays, many Off-Broadway plays and spent three years with the New York Shakespeare Festival.[4]. 46:28. Library. 47:09. [2] She attended Bloom High School. They wouldn’t have been able to stop folks from talking about it. In case youre not familiar with the classic sitcom, the show revolved around an L.A. junk dealer named Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) who spent much of his time hilariously grumbling with his Bible-thumping sister in law Ester (LaWanda Page) or coming up with disastrous schemes to strike it big with his pals Grady (Whitman Mayo) and Bubba (Don Bexley). placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', He eventually became sober so he and Esther could adopt a young orphan, Daniel (Eric Laneuville) in 'Aunt Esther Meets Her Son'. What was Fred Sanford's girlfriends name? “Sanford and Son” actor Raymond Allen is dead at age 91, ... Woody was the husband of Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page), the sister-in-law of titular character Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx). LaWanda Page was an American actress and comedian who is best known for playing the role of 'Aunt Esther' Anderson on NBC's sitcom 'Sanford and Son'. Watch Sanford and Son - l _ The Best Of Esther Anderson_ - AlmightyAntho(VicelordTousmouv) on Dailymotion. LOS ANGELES -- Actress and comedian LaWanda Page, best known as the tough, Bible-toting Aunt Esther on the hit 1970s television comedy Sanford and Son, has died at age 81, her agent said on Tuesday. As you all know, Lawanda Page passed away in 2002 at the age of 81, but her legacy will continue to live on. PLEASE SUBSCRIBELawanda Page played Aunt Esther on Sanford and Son. Why not the Auntie? Junk dealer Fred Sanford runs roughshod over his son and partner, Lamont, in a groundbreaking sitcom. Fred had a steady girlfriend in Nurse Donna Harris (who he was always promising to marry) and was constantly at odds with Aunt Esther, his late wife’s sister. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', She appeared on the popular series throughout its six-season-long run alongside her childhood friend Redd Foxx, who portrayed the … Voyage 131. [10], JET Magazine - Couldn't Act In Drama Club; Now Lynn Hamilton Is School Honoree - November 4, 1976, "Veteran actress Hamilton returns to share excitement of live theater", "Struggle pays off: Role in "Sanford and Son" big break for actress who's worked long, hard", https://articles.latimes.com/2002/sep/17/local/me-page17, "Frank S. Jenkins's Obituary on Los Angeles Times", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lynn_Hamilton_(actress)&oldid=1011965659, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 March 2021, at 21:05. A veteran actress, Lynn, a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, made her film debut in Shadows (1958) directed by John Cassavetes. LaWanda was Lynn’s big sister and they were very close. Hamilton was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Nancy[1] and Louis Hamilton and moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois, when she was twelve years old. An Americanization of the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, this series from Norman Lear is a Dom Com (of sorts) about a Grumpy Old Man and his long-suffering son who live in a rundown house situated in the middle of the Watts junkyard they operate. OMG! We suppose that if the internet existed back in the day, this news would have been all over. [8] In addition to Hamilton's role on Sanford and Son, she also had a recurring role as Verdie Grant Foster on The Waltons,[6] and made numerous appearances in television sitcoms, soap operas and miniseries such as Good Times, 227, Dangerous Women, Generations, Port Charles, The Golden Girls, Gunsmoke, and Roots: The Next Generations. Page was Foxx's first and only choice to play Esther. As you all know, Lawanda Page passed away in 2002 at the age of 81, but her legacy will continue to live on. Log in. She began her career in show business working small nightclubs, billed as \"The Bronze Goddess of Fire,\" an act which included her eating fire and lighting cigarettes with her fingertips. All this of course to the bafflement of his son Lamont (Demond Wilson). Allen also had roles in "Starsky and Hutch," playing a mechanic -- Merle the Earl. Well, at least we know now and like we always say, we learn something new everyday around these parts. She had us crackin’ up back in the day and we LOVE her for that. The show was based on the British hit series, Steptoe and Son. Esther's long-suffering but loving alcoholic husband Woodrow (played by Raymond Allen) appeared infrequently later in the series. Hamilton also appeared in the show Barnaby Jones, playing a character named Laura Padget, in episode titled "Sunday:Doomsday" on February 4, 1973. Watch later. There are many internet claims that she was the younger sister of actress LaWanda Page, who portrayed Esther Anderson on Sanford and Son, confirmed only via LaWanda Page's obituary in the Los Angeles Times. MovieTown. Fred had friends such as Slappy White, Leroy, Skillet, and Bubba Bexley on SAS. [3][9] LaWanda Page, who costarred with Hamilton on Sanford and Son had a younger sister coincidentally also named "Lynn Hamilton". Mixed Series 16. Aunt Esther's REAL LIFE Sibling Is THIS “Sanford & Son” Actor! Born Alberta Peal in Cleveland, Ohio, Page was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Fred's moneymaking schemes routinely backfire, and he does just about anything to get out of working -- up to and including faking a heart attack. And that was Donna's real name. Average score for this quiz is 13 / 25.Difficulty: Tough.Played 4,659 times. Think again. 37:55. However, they are neither related nor sisters, though they became good friends. Lawanda Page’s sister is actress Lynn Hamilton, better known as “Donna Harris,” “Fred Sanford’s” woman on Sanford and Son! The Aunt Esther character was perfect for her. The first actress to appear on the show as one of Fred’s sisters-in-law was the great actress Beah Richards, who … Think you know 'Sanford and Son'? DescriptionEsther Winfield Anderson, known and feared as Aunt Esther, is a fictional character from the television series, Sanford and Son. So what has LaWanda’s sister, Lynne, been up to these days you ask? 1972) Sanford and Son: Season 2, Episode 4 Jealousy (6 Oct. 1972) Sanford and Son: Season 2, Episode 13 Fred & Carol and Fred & Donna (15 Dec. 1972) Sanford … As of Mar 22 21. I could see that. This caused a rumor that the two actresses were sisters. In 1977 Sanford and Son lost both of its stars – Redd Foxx to a variety series on ABC, and Demond Wilson due to salary demands. iloveoldschoolmusic.com, Lynne Hamilton who played “Donna Harris,” “Fred Sanford’s love on “Sanford and Son”. 1972) Sanford and Son: Season 1, Episode 13 The Return of the Barracuda (7 Apr. Lynn, like many other actors/actresses, was a vital part of a legendary TV show. These are some of her funniest moments. Posted On : September 15, 2015. }); © Copyright 2015 . With that said, I doubt very seriously that Lynn has been able to spend her life going unnoticed in everyday society. [6][7] There are many internet claims that she was the younger sister of actress LaWanda Page, who portrayed Esther Anderson on Sanford and Son, confirmed only via LaWanda Page's obituary in the Los Angeles Times. Calvin Carson, in these of short clips below. I can remember reading LaWanda Page's obituary and it stated that she had a sister, Lynn Hamilton. The year was 1973, LaWanda was in her 50s when Foxx encouraged her to join him on his popular sitcom Sanford & Son. Sanford And Son S2 Ep20 Pops n Pals. [4], Hamilton began her career in community theatre in Chicago and debuted on Broadway in Only in America in 1959. Sanford and Son spans across many decades and it’s still grabbing the attention of younger generations today. [1][3] She studied acting at Goodman Theatre. ... Sanford & Son - S02E13&14 - Sanford & Son & Sister Makes Three & Fred & Carol & Fred & Donna. _taboola.push({ About Sanford and Son: The highest-rated half-hour series in NBC history at the time, Sanford and Son stars Redd Foxx as the cantankerous sexagenarian Fred Sanford and Demond Wilson as his son Lamont, also his business partner in the family junk-dealing business. Donna was a nurse and sometimes took care of Fred. Sanford and Son. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. I know one thing, a lotta folks would probably lose their minds if they were sitting in church and turning to see “Donna” sitting right next to them shouting “Amen!”, Ms. Hamilton is 85 years young now and she’s clearly taking great care of herself. Posted On : September 15, 2015 Lynne Hamilton who played “Donna Harris,” “Fred Sanford’s love on “Sanford and Son” Lawanda Page’s sister is actress Lynn Hamilton, better known as “Donna Harris,” “Fred Sanford’s” woman on Sanford and Son! 25:08. Donna Harris is the long-time fiancee of widower Fred G. Sanford on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son. Donna was a nurse and sometimes took care of Fred. Sanford and Son: Season 1, Episode 7 A Pad for Lamont (25 Feb. 1972) "Landlady" As "Donna Harris": Sanford and Son: Season 1, Episode 10 The Barracuda (17 Mar. She had a recurring role on the legal comedy-drama. Even at an older age, she probably still gets attention everywhere she goes almost 40 years since her last appearance on the show. 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