Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver (born April 10, 1930) is an American film and television actor.

Lee Weaver
Born (1930-04-10) April 10, 1930
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1955–present
Spouse(s)Ta-Tanisha (1971-present)
Children1

Early life

Weaver was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Josephine and Primus Jest Weaver, a chef.[1]

Weaver was the voice of Alpine in the animated television series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985–1986). Weaver played the role of Ricardo in the television series Easy Street (1986-1987). He appeared as a blind seer in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and he also appeared in one episode of One World (2000), a situation-comedy television series. Weaver had a guest appearance on an episode of The Cosby Show as a waiter. He appeared as a Junkyard Owner in an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

He also played the role of Ed Downer, a handyman who became an interest of Philip Banks' mom, on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Perhaps his most memorable role was the exuberant exhibitionist "Buck Naked," who enlivened episodes of Steven Bochco's police dramas, Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue.

Personal life

Since July 10, 1971, Weaver has been married to actress Ta-Tanisha and they have one child together. He and his wife reside in The Bronx, New York, where Ta-Tanisha was born and raised, they have one child Leis La-Te (daughter)[1]

Weaver was a childhood friend of Cannonball Adderley, and served as the best man at his wedding.[2] On his 1963 album Nippon Soul, Adderley introduces the Yusef Lateef composition "The Weaver" as "dedicated to a...dear friend of everyone in the band, kind of a jive cat, but a beautiful cat. His name is Weaver, Lee Weaver. So the tune sounds somethin' like Lee Weaver. It's soulful, it's mean."[3]

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References
  1. "Lee Weaver Biography (1930-)". www.filmreference.com.
  2. Ginell, Cary (2013-02-03). Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1458419798.
  3. Sheridan, Chris (2000). Dis Here: A Bio-discography of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. Greenwood Publishing. ISBN 978-0313302404.


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