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Character Actor Lee Weaver, Known for Roles in ‘The Bill Cosby Show,’ ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Dies at 95

Los Angeles, CA – Lee Weaver, a prolific character actor best known for his roles in “The Bill Cosby Show,” “Easy Street,” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, has passed away at the age of 95. Weaver died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on September 22nd, his family confirmed.

Born on April 10, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Weaver built a career spanning decades, leaving an indelible mark on both television and film. His family shared that he “wove joy, depth and representation into every role he played and everything he did.”

Weaver’s television credits include the role of Brian Kincaid on “The Bill Cosby Show” (1969-71) and the memorable character Buck Naked on “Hill Street Blues” (1982-84) and “NYPD Blue” (1994). He also co-starred in the sitcom “Easy Street” (1986-87) alongside Loni Anderson and Jack Elam.

In film, Weaver’s most notable role was as the blind man in the Coen Brothers’ “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000), providing cryptic guidance to the escaped convicts played by George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson. His filmography also includes appearances in “Vanishing Point” (1971), “Heaven Can Wait” (1978), “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), and numerous other productions.

Before his acting career took off, Weaver served in the U.S. Army for four years and later worked at The New York Times while simultaneously booking talent at the renowned Birdland jazz club, where he collaborated with jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane. He even had a song, “The Weaver,” written in his honor by Yusef Lateef and recorded by Cannonball Adderley.

Weaver’s diverse career also included voice acting for the animated series “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” and recent appearances on the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie.”

He is survived by his wife, actress Ta-Tanisha, and their daughter, Leis La-Te. Lee Weaver will be remembered for his versatility, his dedication to his craft, and the joy he brought to audiences throughout his long and successful career.

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