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Ernest Thomas
From The TV IV
| Ernest Thomas | |
| Birth name | Ernest Lee Thomas |
| Born | March 26, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, USA |
| Sometimes credited as | Ernest L. Thomas, Ernest Lee Thomas |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | |
Contents |
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's Happening!! | Roger Thomas | 1976–1979 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| What's Happening Now!! | Roger Thomas | 1985–1988 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Recurring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everybody Hates Chris (credited as Ernest Lee Thomas) |
Mr. Omar | 2006–2009 |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jeffersons | Ronnie Walker | 2x09 - George Won't Talk | November 8, 1975 |
| Baretta | Lew | 3x07 - Under the City | November 3, 1976 |
| Martin | Prince Uche | 5x07 - The Life You Save Might Make You Rich | November 14, 1996 |
| The Steve Harvey Show (credited as Ernest L. Thomas) |
Reverend Franklin | 4x15 - Wedlocked | February 18, 2000 |
| The Steve Harvey Show (credited as Ernest L. Thomas) |
Reverend Charles | 5x04 - Love, Death and Basketball | October 29, 2000 |
| All About the Andersons | Mr. Johnson | 1x11 - Get Out of Dodge...Ball | January 8, 2004 |
Awards and Accolades
Trivia
- Graduated from the American Academy Of Dramatic Arts in New York City
- Has a bachelor's degree of Science in Sociology and Psychology from Indiana State University
- Has an eye condition called amblyopia
- During the second season of What's Happening!, he and Fred Berry walked off the show, demanding more money and better dressing rooms; their demands were eventually met.
