Isabel Sanford
Biography
Isabel Sanford was an American actress and comedian. She was born on August 29, 1917, in New York City, New York, USA. Sanford was known for her work in stage, film, and television. She had 59 known credits in her acting career. Isabel Sanford is also known as Isabell. She passed away on July 9, 2004, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Isabel Sanford was an American actress and comedian. She began her career in the entertainment industry and went on to appear in numerous stage, film, and television productions. Her work in television led to her becoming a well-known figure in the industry.
Sanford is perhaps best known for her role in the CBS sitcoms All in the Family and The Jeffersons. She appeared in these shows from 1971 to 1985. During her time on television, she gained recognition for her performances and was included in the list of known credits.
Isabel Sanford accumulated a total of 59 known credits throughout her career. She was born in New York City, New York, USA, on August 29, 1917, and passed away on July 9, 2004, at the age of 86.
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- Click Three Times (2000) as Dorothy
- The Parkers (1999)
- Jackie's Back! (1999) as Miss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
- Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) as Louise Jefferson (uncredited)
- Pepper Ann (1997)
- Pepper Ann (1997) as Bernice (voice)
- Teen Angel (1997) as Laurie
- Sprung (1997) as Sista #1
- The Steve Harvey Show (1996) as Mother Hightower
- Original Gangstas (1996) as Gracie Bookman
- Cybill (1995)
- In the House (1995)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Margaret Duffy
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Living Single (1993) as Mrs. Ryan
- South Beach (1993) as Mama
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Judge
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Louise Jefferson
- Dream On (1990) as Judge Isabel Kohner
- The Simpsons (1989) as Isabel Sanford (voice)
- Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as Joanna
- The Great American Quiz Show (1987)
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Car Rental Receptionist
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- This Is Your Life (1983) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self
- Desperate Moves (1980) as Dottie Butz
- Supertrain (1979) as Reba Beeson
- Love at First Bite (1979) as Judge R. Thomas
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Tanya
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Jeffersons (1975) as Louise Jefferson
- Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
- The Photographer (1974) as Mrs. Slade
- Kojak (1973) as Grace
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- Temperatures Rising (1972)
- The New Centurions (1972) as Wilma
- Hickey & Boggs (1972) as Nyona's Mother
- Stand Up and Be Counted (1972) as Beverly
- Up the Sandbox (1972) as Maria
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) as The Madame
- Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) as Unsuccessful Applicant
- The Great Man's Whiskers (1972) as Ella
- All in the Family (1971) as Louise Jefferson
- All in the Family (1971) as Mrs. Jefferson
- All in the Family (1971) as Louise
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Mrs. Wilson
- The Red, White, and Black (1970) as Isabel Taylor
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mrs. Jones
- Pendulum (1969) as Effie
- The Comic (1969) as Woman
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The Young Runaways (1968) as Sarah
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) as Tillie
- Bewitched (1964) as Aunt Jenny
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Maybelle