Sherman Hemsley was 74 and became famous as Archie's next door neighbor on "All in the Family." The spin-off, "The Jeffersons" was a monster hit.
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He was born in Philadelphia and died in his El Paso Texas home. Sherman Hemsley got his break in show business in the early 1970s, making his Broadway debut in a production of the play "Purlie." He also starred in the TV show, "Amen." He was also a professional singer and even released the single in 1989, "Ain't that A Kick in the Head."
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