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Raymond Allen
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| Born |
Raymond Gilmore Allen
March 5, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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| Died | August 10, 2020 (aged 91) California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1946–1985 |
| Known for | Woodrow "Woody" Anderson – Sanford and Son Ned the Wino – Good Times |
| Spouse(s) |
Barbara Williams
(m. 1963–1977) |
| Children | 3 |
Raymond Gilmore Allen (born March 5, 1929 – died August 10, 2020) was an American actor. He was well-known for his roles on television shows in the 1970s.
Raymond Allen played important characters in popular TV series. He was Ned on Good Times. He also played Woodrow "Woody" Anderson, who was Aunt Esther's husband, on the NBC show Sanford and Son. Later, he played Woody again in the Sanford and Son spin-off called The Sanford Arms. He also appeared as Merle the Earl, a mechanic, on Starsky and Hutch. Raymond Allen also made guest appearances on other shows like The Jeffersons, What's Happening!!, and The Love Boat.
About Raymond Allen's Life
Raymond Allen was born on March 5, 1929. He started acting in 1946. Even though he stopped taking new acting roles after 1985, he still met fans. He would sign autographs and talk to people at public events. He had to stop acting because of an illness.
Raymond Allen was married to Barbara Williams from 1963 to 1977. They had three children together. His children are daughters Ta-Ronce Allen and Brenda Allen. He also had a son named Raymond Gilmore Allen Jr., who has passed away.
When Raymond Allen Passed Away
Raymond Allen passed away in August 2020. He was 91 years old. He died in California from a respiratory illness. His daughter, Ta-Ronce Allen, shared the sad news on her Facebook page.
