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| Born | February 1, 1938 |
| Hometown | South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Parents | William Hemsley |
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Gerald Castillo, Saved by the Bell and General Hospital actor, dies at 90
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Television special revisits Norman Lear classics
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | The Jeffersons | Nominated |
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Oscars 2013: 'In Memoriam' Snubs Carry Over From Telecast to Web
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