Ernest Lee Thomas
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!!
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Acting
Movie
Malcolm X
as Sidney
1992
Movie
Funny People
as Yo Teach Principal
2009
TV
Everybody Hates Chris
as Mr. Omar
2005
Movie
The Lords of Salem
as Chip McDonald (uncredited)
2013
TV
Veep
as Omar al-Saleh
2012
TV
Workaholics
as Albert
2011
TV
Roots
as Kailuba
1977
Movie
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Self
2003
TV
The Jeffersons
1975
Movie
Mega Shark vs. Kolossus
as Admiral Titus Perry Jackson
2015
TV
The Upshaws
as Pastor Townsend
2021
TV
Baretta
1975
Movie
Chocolate City
as Diner Manager
2015
TV
What's Happening!!
as Roger 'Raj' Thomas
1976
TV
The Steve Harvey Show
as Reverend Franklin
1996
Movie
Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
as Mr. Williams
2016
Movie
A Piece of the Action
as John
1977
TV
What's Happening Now!!
as Roger 'Raj' Thomas
1985
TV
Everybody Still Hates Chris
as (voice)
2024
TV
Just Jordan
2007
TV
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
TV
Etheria
2020
Movie
Chocolate City 3: Live Tour
2022
TV
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977