Veteran actor dies aged 95
Veteran Actor Passes
Lee Weaver, famed for his work on TV and film during the 1960s and 1970s,
died on September 22 at his Los Angeles home, aged 95. His family said he “wove joy,
depth, and representation into every role he played and everything he did.”
Early Life and Career
Born April 10, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Weaver served four years in the U.S. Army and
worked as a linotype engineer and jazz club promoter before starting on stage in the 1950s.
Television and Fil
He appeared on shows like I Spy, The Wild, Wild West, The Bill Cosby Show, Good Times, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Weaver also voiced roles in films including O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Personal Life
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, actress Ta-Tanisha, and their daughter, Leis La-Te.
