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Ernest Lee Thomas

Actor | * 03/26/1950 (74) | Gary, Indiana (United States of America (USA))
Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Roger "Raj" Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What's Happening!!, and its 1980s syndicated sequel, What's Happening Now!!, and for his recurring role as Mr. Omar on Everybody Hates Chris. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Thriller

Known for these Movies & Shows

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little hel ...

Funny People

FSK: 12+ years

2009 | 2.9/5 | 2h 26min
Comedy, Drama
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A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nati ...

Malcolm X

FSK: 12+ years

1992 | 3.8/5 | 3h 22min
Drama, History
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What's Happening!!

Certification unknown

1976 | 3.7/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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Chris is a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused to a predominantly white middle school two-hours a ...

Everybody Hates Chris

FSK: 12+ years

2005 | 4.0/5 | 22min per episode
Comedy, Kids & Family, Kids & Family, Drama
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Movies with Ernest Lee Thomas as Actor(17)

as Dr. Thomas2022 John Wynn's One Hour
2022 Chocolate City 3: Live Tour
2021 John Wynn's Playhouse
as Pastor2019 Loved To Death
2016 Earworm
as Mr. Williams2016 Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
as Olympus2015 The Gods
as Diner Manager2015 Chocolate City
as Admiral Titus Perry Jackson2015 Mega Shark vs. Kolossus
as Lenny2014 Basketball Girlfriends
2013 The Pastor and Mrs. Jones
as Chip McDonald (uncredited)2012 The Lords of Salem
as Yo Teach Principal2009 Funny People
as himself2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Sidney1992 Malcolm X
as Det. Ross1991 Kiss and Be Killed
as John1977 A Piece of the Action

TV Shows/Series with Ernest Lee Thomas as Actor(13)

as Omar al-Saleh2012 Veep
as Principal Andrews2009 Yo Teach...!
2007 Just Jordan
2005 Everybody Hates Chris
as Mr. Omar2005 Everybody Hates Chris
1985 What's Happening Now!!
as Kailuba1977 Roots
as Roger "Raj" Thomas1976 What's Happening!!
as himself1976 Donny & Marie
1976 The Brady Bunch Hour
as himself1976 The Captain and Tennille
1975 The Jeffersons
1975 Baretta

Full Name: Ernest Lee Thomas
Born: Sunday, 03/26 1950 (March) in Gary, Indiana (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 74 years + 21 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Member of: Kappa Alpha Psi
Ernest Lee Thomas frequently works together with these people:
Jean-Claude La Marre (15x, Crew)
Chris Rock (7x, Actor)
Ali LeRoi (6x, Crew)
Haywood Nelson (5x, Actor)
Fred Berry (5x, Actor)
Eurika Pratts (5x, Actress)
Armando Iannucci (4x, Crew)
Spike Lee (4x, Crew)
Paul Williams (4x, Actor)
Mykel Shannon Jenkins (4x, Actor)
Teddy Wilson (4x, Actor)
Michael Hardman (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:112193, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024