LaWanda Page

LaWanda Page

Deceased · Born: Oct 19, 1920 · Died: Sep 14, 2002

Personal Details

BornOct 19, 1920 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Parents
  • Willie Richmond
  • Estella Small

Biography

Noted actress and comedian, LaWanda Page, is most famously recognized for her portrayal of Aunt Esther Anderson in the popular television series "Sanford and Son". Her extensive filmography includes appearances in a wide range of movies, such as "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" (1996),"Friday" (1995),"The Legend of Dolemite" (1994),"West from North Goes South" (1993),"The Meteor Man" (1993),"CB4" (1993),"Shakes the Clown" (1991),"My Blue Heaven" (1990),"Mausoleum" (1983),"Goodbye Cruel World" (1982),"Zapped!" (1982),and "Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Maid" (1977).

Page's remarkable career also spans numerous television series, including "Redd Foxx: The E! True Hollywood Story", "Biography", "The Parent 'Hood", "The Sinbad Show", "Martin", "Family Matters", "Amen", "227", "Starsky and Hutch", "Different Strokes", "The Love Boat", "Redd Foxx", and "B.A.D. Cats", as well as her iconic role in "Sanford and Son".

Career

1995
Friday
Friday as Old Lady
1993
The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man as Old Nurse
CB4
CB4 as Grandma
1991
Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown as Female Clown Barfly
1990
My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven as Hotel Maid
1983
Mausoleum
Mausoleum as Elsie
1982
Zapped!
Zapped! as Mrs. Jones
1981
Sanford
Sanford as Esther Anderson
The Richard Pryor Special?
The Richard Pryor Special? as Sister Mabel Williams
1974
Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son as Aunt Esther Anderson