Ernest Lee Thomas

Biography

Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1949) is an American actor. He was born in Gary, Indiana. He is most famous for his role as aspiring writer Roger "Raj" Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What's Happening!!, and its 1980s syndicated sequel, What's Happening Now!! Description above from the Wikipedia article Ernest Lee Thomas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Ernest Lee Thomas has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Chocolate City Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Earworm, Youn'G, 79 Parts. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

28

Birth Date

1950-03-26 00:00:00

Birth Place

Gary, Indiana, USA

Known For

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  Earworm
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  Youn'G
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  79 Parts
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  Basketball Girlfriends
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  The Pastor and Mrs. Jones
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  Paroled

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Chocolate City Collection (3 titles)
• Mega Shark (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Eurika Pratts (2 collaborations)
• Jean-Claude La Marre (2 collaborations)
• Bryce Clyde Jenkins (1 collaborations)
• Mykel Shannon Jenkins (1 collaborations)
• Kate Krystowiak (1 collaborations)
• Sam Delossantos (1 collaborations)
• John A. Lorenz (1 collaborations)
• Francesco Antonio (1 collaborations)
• Jabez Armodia (1 collaborations)
• Joseph Kyler (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (28 credits)

  • Youn'G

    OG

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Everybody Still Hates Chris

    - Everybody Still Hates Drew's Brother (2024) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Everybody Still Hates Block Parties (2024) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Everybody Still Hates the GED (2024) ... (voice) actor actors
    2024
  • Chocolate City 3: Live Tour

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • John Wynn's One Hour

    Dr. Thomas

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • 69 Parts

    Bank Teller

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • John Wynn's Playhouse

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Loved To Death

    Pastor

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Chocolate City: Vegas Strip

    Mr. Williams

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Earworm

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • 79 Parts

    Bank Teller

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Mega Shark vs. Kolossus

    Admiral Titus Perry Jackson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Chocolate City

    Diner Manager

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Gods

    Olympus

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Basketball Girlfriends

    Lenny

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Lords of Salem

    Chip McDonald (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Pastor and Mrs. Jones

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Veep

    - Qatar (2017) ... Omar al-Saleh actor actors
    2012
  • Workaholics

    - Faux Chella (2017) ... Albert actor actors
    2011
  • Funny People

    Yo Teach Principal

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Paroled

    Royce Henderson

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Everybody Hates Chris

    - Everybody Hates Back Talk (2009) ... Mr. Omar actor actors

    - Everybody Hates Mr. Levine (2009) ... Mr. Omar actor actors

    - Everybody Hates My Man (2008) ... Mr. Omar actor actors

    - Everybody Hates the English Teacher (2008) ... Mr. Omar actor actors

    - Everybody Hates Cake (2008) ... Mr. Omar actor actors
    2005
  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Steve Harvey Show

    - Wedlocked (2000) ... Reverend Franklin actor actors
    1996
  • Malcolm X

    Sidney

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Kiss and Be Killed

    Det. Ross

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • A Piece of the Action

    John

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Roots

    - Part I (1977) ... Kailuba actor actors
    1977
  • Baretta

    - Under the City (1976) ... actor actors
    1975