Damon Evans

Acting Born Nov 24, 1949 Baltimore, Maryland, USA 9 credits

Biography

Damon Evans works in acting. Born November 24, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Isabel Sanford 1 shared title

Sherman Hemsley 1 shared title

Roxie Roker 1 shared title

Franklin Cover 1 shared title

Paul Benedict 1 shared title

Marla Gibbs 1 shared title

Berlinda Tolbert 1 shared title

Zara Cully 1 shared title

Mike Evans 1 shared title

Jay Hammer 1 shared title

Career timeline

1999

Third Watch

1993

Porgy and Bess

1982

American Playhouse

1979

Roots: The Next Generations

1976

The Tenth Level

1975

Saturday Night LiveThe Jeffersons

1971

Great Performances

1956

Tony Awards

Full Filmography

9 titles

Third Watch (1999) as Moses
Porgy and Bess (1993) as Sportin' Life
American Playhouse (1982) as Sportin' Life
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Alex Haley - ages 17-28
The Tenth Level (1976)
Saturday Night Live (1975) as Subway Traveller (uncredited)
The Jeffersons (1975) as Lionel Jefferson
Great Performances (1971) as Self
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Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Host

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Damon Evans best known for?

Damon Evans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scoop (2006), American Playhouse (1982), Roots: The Next Generations (1979), Saturday Night Live (1975).

When and where was Damon Evans born?

Damon Evans was born on November 24, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

How many credits does Damon Evans have?

Damon Evans has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1999.

What is Damon Evans's background in cinema and television?

Damon Evans (born November 24, 1949) is an American actor, born in Baltimore, Maryland, best known as the second of two actors who portrayed Lionel Jefferson on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. He also portrayed the young Alex Haley (ages 17–25) in the ABC television miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. Evans attende...

Damon Evans by the numbers

9credits

2films

7TV series

1956–1999active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Third Watch (1999) as Moses — aged about 49
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Alex Haley - ages 17-28 — aged about 29
The Jeffersons (1975) as Lionel Jefferson — aged about 25
Saturday Night Live (1975) as Subway Traveller (uncredited) — aged about 25
American Playhouse (1982) as Sportin' Life — aged about 32
Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 21

Full filmography (9) Born on November 24

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