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Isabel Sanford

Birth name
Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford
Birthplace
Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of birth
August 29, 1917
Date of death
July 9, 2004
Ethnicity
African-American
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Birth Name: Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford

Date of Birth: August 29, 1917

Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: July 9, 2004

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: African-American

Isabel Sanford was an American actress and comedian. She is known for her role as Weezy Jefferson on the shows All in the Family and The Jeffersons .

She was the daughter of Josephine (Perry) and James Sanford. She was married to house painter William Edward “Sonny” Richmond, until his death. The couple had three children.

Isabel’s paternal grandfather was named Julius Sanford.

Isabel’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret.

Isabel’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Perry.

Isabel’s maternal grandmother was named Cynthia Williams.