Lee Weaver, a respected veteran actor who rose to prominence in television during the 1960s and 1970s, passed away on September 22 at age 95. His family remembered him as a man who brought joy, sincerity, and representation to every role and project. Born April 10, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Weaver’s diverse background outside acting enriched his craft.
Before his acting career gained momentum, Weaver dedicated four years to serving in the U.S. Army. He also held a job as a linotype engineer for a major newspaper and worked in the vibrant nightlife scene of New York City as a promoter at Birdland, a world-famous jazz club.
Starting in theater in the 1950s, Weaver soon moved to television with his first audition landing him the role in Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. Over the following two decades, he became well-known to fans for his roles in shows like Good Morning World, I Spy, The Wild, Wild West, and The Bill Cosby Show.
Weaver’s long TV career included guest roles on Kojak, Soap, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He also showed his range through voice acting in films such as O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Up until recent years, he appeared in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. Weaver is survived by his wife of 54 years, actress Ta-Tanisha, and their daughter Leis La-Te. His career remains a testament to his artistic brilliance and heartfelt commitment.
