Ernest Lee Thomas was born on March 26, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, United States of America. His zodiac sign is Aries, and he is an American citizen. He is an actor best remembered for his role as Roger ‘Raj’ Thomas in the comedy series “What’s Happening,” in which he co-starred alongside Haywood Nelson and Danielle Spencer and was about three young black guys learning about topics like gambling, love, and friendship as they grow up. The series ran from 1976 through 1979, winning one award and being nominated for three more.

What is the net worth of Ernest Lee?

Ernest’s net worth is projected to be over $500,000. as of September 2020.

Early Life and education

Ernest was reared in Gary as an only child by his father, who was a high school teacher, and his mother, who was a homemaker. While in high school, he developed an interest in performing and was a member of the theatre club, but his parents encouraged him to focus on his education. Ernest was also a sports fan who enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. In 1967, he matriculated and later enrolled at Indiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and psychology in 1971.

Ernest enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York after deciding to concentrate on his acting career and became an Alumnus in 1974.

What did he do for a living?

TV Character

Ernest has performed in about 60 films and television programs, and we will discuss a few of his most memorable roles in this post.

Ernest made his first appearance on television in 1975, when he was cast as Ronnie Walker in the episode “George Won’t Talk” of the comedy “The Jeffersons,” which also starred Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, and Maria Gibbs and is about an African-American family who moves into a luxury apartment and begins making new friends – the series was a huge hit, winning six awards and being nominated for 31 others.

Ernest went on to star in single episodes of a variety of shows, including the 1976 criminal mystery thriller “Baretta,” 1977’s biographical history mini-series “Roots,” and 1980’s comedy “The Righteous Apples.” He was asked to participate in two episodes of the crime drama “In the Heat of the Night” in 1990, but he was not given credit for the appearances. In 1996, he appeared as a Waiter in the sitcom “The Parent’Hood” episode “Clothes Call.”

Ernest’s subsequent roles included single episodes of the romantic comedy-drama “Martin” in 1996, the drama “Soul Food” episode “Man Trouble,” and two episodes of the comedy “The Steve Harvey Show,” all in 2000.

In 2004, he guest-starred in an episode of the family comedy series “All About the Andersons,” as well as the comedy family drama series “Just Jordan” in the episode “Practice What You Preach.”

Ernest rose to prominence in 2005 after starring as Mr Omar in 34 episodes of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama “Everybody Hates Chris,” which starred Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, and Tequan Richmond and is about an African-American teen growing up in a dysfunctional family. The series won seven awards and was nominated for 51 more, including a Golden Globe. Ernest’s next role came in 2014 when he was cast as Olivier in the episode “Anonymous” of the eponymous drama, in which he guest-starred as Principal Andrews in two episodes of the comedy mini-series “Yo Teach…!” Ernest’s next role came in 2009 when he guest-starred as Principal Andrews in two episodes of the comedy mini-series “Yo Teach…!”

In 2016, he guest-starred in single episodes of two sitcoms, “Workaholics” and “Veep,” and in 2017, he guest-starred in single episodes of two comedies, “Presence” and “In the Cut.”

Ernest’s most recent television appearances include an episode of “Mandell & Friends” in 2017, the pilot episode of the drama “The Chosen Ones” in 2018, and a single episode of “The Mike & Donny Show: Being Black in Hollywood” in 2020.

Film Characters

Ernest made his cinematic debut in 1977, playing John in the crime comedy film “A Piece of the Action,” starring Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier, and James Earl Jones. The film is about two robbers, Dave Anderson and Manny Durrell, who are now being probed by a retired investigator.

In 1986, Ernest played Roger ‘Raj’ Thomas in the comedy “That’s My Mama Now!” and went on to star in the biographical history drama “Malcolm X” in 1992, the horror-thriller “Kiss and Be Killed” in 1993, and the comedy “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” in 2003.

In 2007, he played Royce Henderson in the thriller “Paroled,” written and directed by Sal Martino and starring Tate Allyn, Candy Ann Brow, and Spider Loc. The tale follows a felon who has been sentenced to parole and is now forced to live with a bizarre old couple who are out to kill him.

Ernest acted as Yo Teach Principal in Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen’s comedy-drama “Funny People” in 2009, then three years later he appeared uncredited in the horror-thriller “The Lords of Salem.” In 2013, he voiced Roger Omar in the short action crime film “Ms. 3 pm,” in 2014, he wrote and directed “The Great Central Valley Taco Tour,” and in 2015, he starred in the action-adventure comedy “Mega Shark vs. Kolossus,” which garnered generally negative reviews.

Ernest was nominated for a Best Actor award at the Sanford International Film Festival for his work in the short horror science fiction film “Earworm,” written and directed by Tara Price.

In 2017, he played Olympus in the romantic action thriller “The Gods,” and his most recent film roles were in the drama “Loved to Death,” the action-comedy “79 Parts: Director’s Cut,” and the romantic action thriller “The Gods 2,” all of which were released in 2019, and the romantic action thriller “The Gods 2” in 2020.

Ernest recently wrapped filming on the upcoming drama “Two Wolves,” and has been cast in five other future films, including the dramas “The Truth” and “Chocolate City 3: Live Tour,” as well as the musical “The Gospel Truth.”

What about his Relationship?

Ernest is very private about his personal life, and despite making jokes about having a loved child, he is not the father of any children.

Ernest has been engaged several times, but the women usually leave him while he sometimes leaves them – it’s rumoured that he’s been engaged more than five times to different women, and some even claim that Ernest once had a wife and that the marriage only lasted two months before the two realized it wasn’t working out.

Some people have lately claimed to have seen Ernest walking hand in hand with an older woman, however, Ernest hasn’t commented on the reports, and because no proof has been offered to back up these claims, he is still unmarried, hasn’t married, and has no children as of September 2020.

What went wrong with his eye?

Ernest was born with amblyopia, often known as a lazy eye problem, a condition in which the brain prefers to ‘listen to’ one eye over the other, resulting in poor vision in that eye.

What are his hobbies?

• Ernest is a firm believer, a devout Christian, and a philanthropist who has contributed to a variety of charitable projects, with a particular concentration on assisting poor children and war veterans.
• He is a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has participated in a number of peaceful protests. Ernest despises weapons and opposes the law that permits any man or woman to own one.
• During his 20s, 30s, and 40s, he enjoyed travelling and visited nearly every state in the United States, as well as Europe on several times, staying in nations such as England, France, and Germany.
• Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, and Natalie Portman are among his favourite performers and actresses, and “The Gladiator,” “Robin Hood,” and “The Terminal” are among his favourite films.

How is his appearance?

Ernest is 71 years old. He is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall and weighs roughly 145lbs, with short grey hair and brown eyes (66kgs).

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