LaWanda Page
American actress and comedian (1920–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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LaWanda Page (born Alberta Richmond; October 19, 1920[2] – September 14, 2002)[4][5] was an American actress, comedian and dancer whose career spanned six decades. Crowned "The Queen of Comedy" or "The Black Queen of Comedy",[3] Page melded blue humor, signifyin' and observational comedy with jokes about sexuality, race relations, African-American culture and religion. She released five solo albums, including the 1977 gold-selling Watch It, Sucker!, and collaborated on two albums with the comedy group Skillet, Leroy & Co. As an actress, Page is best known for portraying the Bible-toting and sharp-tongued Esther Anderson on the popular television sitcom Sanford and Son, which aired from 1972 until 1977.[3] Page reprised the role in the short-lived television shows Sanford Arms (1976–1977) and Sanford (1980–1981). She also costarred in the 1979 short-lived series Detective School.[6] Throughout her career, Page advocated for fair pay and equal opportunities for black performers.[7][6]
| LaWanda Page | |
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 Page as Aunt Esther in Sanford Arms, 1977 | |
| Birth name | Alberta Richmond[1] |
| Born | (1920-10-19)October 19, 1920[2][3] Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[2] |
| Died | September 14, 2002(2002-09-14) (aged 81)[4][5] Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery |
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| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1935–1996 |
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| Notable works and roles | Esther (Aunt Esther) Anderson – Sanford and Son, Sanford Arms and Sanford |