Isabel Sanford
| Born | August 29, 1917 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | William E. Richmond |
| Children | Sanford K. Sanford, William Eric Richmond, Pamela Ruff |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
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