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LaWanda Page

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Known For

81 Years Old

LaWanda Page (born Alberta Richmond; October 19, 1920 – September 14, 2002) was an American actress, comedian, and dancer whose career spanned six decades. Crowned "The Queen of Comedy" or "The Black Queen of Comedy", Page melded blue humor, signifyin', and observational comedy to jokes about sexuality, race relations, African-American culture, and religion. She released five solo albums, including the 1977 gold-selling Watch It, Sucker!. She also collaborated on two albums with comedy group Skillet, Leroy & Co. As an actress, Page is best known for portraying the Bible-toting and sharp-tongued "Aunt" Esther Anderson in the popular television sitcom Sanford and Son, which originally aired from 1972 until 1977. Page later reprised this role in the short-lived television shows Sanford Arms (1976–1977) and Sanford (1980–1981). She also co-starred in the 1979 short-lived series Detective School. Throughout her career, Page advocated for fair pay and equal opportunities for Black performers.

Born

on 18th October 1920

Died

13th September 2002

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The Love Boat
Stella Marshall
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Amazing Stories
Aunt Esther
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Family Matters
Elmerita Puckerwood
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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
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Detective School
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Sanford Arms
Aunt Esther Anderson
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Dinah!
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Starsky & Hutch
Lady Bessie
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Sanford
Esther Anderson
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The Richard Pryor Show
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Martin
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Old School's Mom
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Brothers and Sisters
Hattie
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Sanford and Son
Aunt Esther Anderson
227 Image
227
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Friday
Old Lady
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Dream On
Eddie's Grandmother
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The Parent 'Hood
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The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
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Diff'rent Strokes
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Zapped!
Mrs. Jones
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The Meteor Man
Old Nurse
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CB4
Grandma
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B.A.D. Cats
My Blue Heaven Image
My Blue Heaven
Hotel Maid
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The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
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Shakes the Clown
Female Clown Barfly
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Mausoleum
Elsie
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Good-bye Cruel World
Wilma
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The Richard Pryor Special?
Sister Mabel Williams
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Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?
Erna
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Women Tell the Dirtiest Jokes
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Good Evening Captain
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