milestones

Year
Milestone
 
In 1930s, was member of The Star Players, later called The American Negro Theatre
1965 
After hiatus of numerous years returned to the stage and made her Broadway debut in "The Amen Corner" (after first appearing in the LA production); cast included Beah Richards (with whom she would act again in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner")
1967 
Feature debut, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
1971 
Created role of Louise Jefferson on "All in the Family"
1972 
Played Harlem Madam in "Lady Sings the Blues"
1975 
Starred on hit sitcom "The Jeffersons"
1996 
Co-starred in "Original Gangstas"
2004 
Guest-starred as herself on the animated series "The Simpsons"
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