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Damon Evans (born November 24, 1949) is an American actor best known as the second of two actors who portrayed Lionel Jefferson on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. He also portrayed the young Alex Haley (ages 17–25) in the ABC television miniseries Roots: The Next Generations.
Damon Evans is best known for playing Lionel Jefferson on The Jeffersons (1975), but he also has a career in musical theatre and opera. He was born in Baltimore, graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy, and attended Boston Conservatory of Music.
- January 1, 1
- Actor, Soundtrack
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Damon Evans
May 29, 2019 · Damon Evans was a cast member on the CBS hit ‘70s sitcom “The Jeffersons,” but while everyone must have thought he had the best life, Evans was battling personal demons that would lead him down a drug-fueled path and near-suicide.
Jun 8, 2022 · This story delves into what it was like growing up gay in the 60s and the 70s, and takes a look at the Stonewall riots with someone who was there, actor and Broadway performer Damon Evans.
- 6 min
- 7.5K
- CUNY TV
Damon Evans. Actor: American Playhouse. Although popularly known as one of the actors who portrayed "Lionel Jefferson" on the long-running sitcom The Jeffersons (1975), Damon Evans is an accomplished singer and stage performer.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- November 24, 1949
Mar 27, 2023 · Damon Evans took over the role of George and Weezie's son Lionel in Season 2 after the departure of actor/writer Mike Evans (no relation), who had originated the role on "All...
Damon Evans (born November 24, 1949) is an American actor, born in Baltimore, Maryland, best known as the second of two actors who portrayed Lionel Jefferson on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. He also portrayed the young Alex Haley (ages 17–25) in the ABC television miniseries Roots: The Next Generations.
