Occupation Actor Role Television actor | Name Raymond (television Years active 1946–1985 TV shows Sanford Arms | |
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Full Name Raymond Gilmore Allen Spouse(s) Barbara Williams, 1969-1977, divocrced Similar People Ta‑Ronce Allen, Nathaniel Taylor, Don Bexley, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton Died August 10, 2020 (aged 91) California, US | ||
Raymond Gilmore Allen (born March 5, 1929) was an American actor. He was best known for his appearances on television during the 1970s. He had recurring roles as Ned the Wino on Good Times, as Aunt Esther's husband, Woodrow "Woody" Anderson on the NBC sitcom series Sanford and Son, and as mechanic Merle the Earl on Starsky and Hutch. He reprised his role as Uncle Woody Anderson in the Sanford and Son spin-off, The Sanford Arms. Allen also made guest appearances on The Jeffersons, What's Happening!!, The Love Boat and the film Wattstax.
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Personal life
Allen didn't appeared in any acting roles since 1985, but used to make public appearances often , where he spoke to people and signed autographs. According to his MySpace page, Allen was forced to retire from acting due to illness. Allen was married to Barbara Williams from 1963 to 1977; they had three children. Allen used to live with his daughter, former child actress Ta-Ronce Allen in Lancaster, California. He also used to visit the Los Angeles area to visit his daughter Brenda Allen. Also, had a son, Raymond Gilmore Allen Jr. (deceased).
Death
Allen died on August 10, 2020 from a respiratory illness at the age of 91. His daughter, Ta-Ronce Allen shared the news on her Facebook page.