Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Deceased · Born: Aug 29, 1917 · Died: Jul 9, 2004

Personal Details

BornAug 29, 1917 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Josephine Perry Sanford
  • James Edward Sanford
Relatives
  • Dorothy Butts (Cousin)

Biography

Isabel Sanford's illustrious career spanned over three decades, during which she made a significant impact on the world of entertainment, initially as a prominent Broadway actress. Her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft led her to transition to Hollywood, where she made numerous guest appearances on television, including a notable stint as a supporting cast member on the iconic variety show, The Carol Burnett Show, which premiered in 1967. Throughout her long and distinguished career, Isabel continued to act frequently, even in her later years, most notably in a series of commercials for Old Navy stores alongside her dear friend and former co-star, Sherman Hemsley, with whom she shared many memorable moments on the hit television sitcom, The Jeffersons, which debuted in 1975. Furthermore, Isabel also made several commercials for Nick-at-Nite when the cable channel premiered The Jeffersons, solidifying her enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

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2003
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Isabel Sanford (voice)
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2000
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1999
Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back! as Miss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
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1998
Jane Austen's Mafia!
Jane Austen's Mafia! as Louise Jefferson (uncredited)
{"id":7321,"title":"Sprung","year":"1997","character":"Sista #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sprung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7321.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Sprung
Sprung as Sista #1
{"id":7855,"title":"Original Gangstas","year":"1996","character":"Gracie Bookman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/original-gangstas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7855.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7855.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Original Gangstas
Original Gangstas as Gracie Bookman
{"id":966,"title":"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman","year":1994,"character":"Margaret Duffy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lois-clark-the-new-adventures-of-superman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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1993
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{"id":160212,"title":"Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog","year":"1989","character":"Joanna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pucker-up-and-bark-like-a-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160212.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160212.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":9953,"title":"Crazy Like a Fox","year":1985,"character":"Car Rental Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/crazy-like-a-fox","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9953.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9953.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Crazy Like a Fox
Crazy Like a Fox as Car Rental Receptionist
{"id":162875,"title":"Steigler and Steigler","year":"1980","character":"Dottie Butz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/steigler-and-steigler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162875.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1979
Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite as Judge R. Thomas
{"id":10197,"title":"The Jeffersons","year":1975,"character":"Louise Jefferson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-jeffersons","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10197.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10197.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons as Louise Jefferson
{"id":81631,"title":"The Photographer","year":"1974","character":"Mrs. Slade","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-photographer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81631.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81631.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Photographer
The Photographer as Mrs. Slade
{"id":8610,"title":"Kojak","year":1973,"character":"Grace","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kojak-1973","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Kojak
Kojak as Grace
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1972
Hickey & Boggs
Hickey & Boggs as Nyona's Mother
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1971
All in the Family
All in the Family as Louise Jefferson
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1970
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1969
Pendulum
Pendulum as Effie
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The Comic
The Comic as Woman
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Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone as Maybelle
{"id":65231,"title":"The Young Runaways","year":"1968","character":"Sarah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-young-runaways","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65231.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65231.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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1967
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1982