Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an American actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Helen Willis on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. In 1973, she performed as Mattie Williams in the Broadway play The River Niger, and was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play at the 28th Tony Awards.

Helen Willis (nee Douglas) (portrayed by Roxie Roker), for her first appearance in All in the Family, when she was portrayed by Kim Hamilton) is Louise's best friend and George's worst nightmare. By series end, Helen had been married to Tom Willis for 34 years.

Aug 6, 2023 · Roxie’s breakout role came in 1975 when she was cast as Helen Willis in the CBS sitcom “The Jeffersons”, which aired for 11 seasons through 1985. The show was a spin-off from another popular sitcom, “All in the Family”, and was developed by …

Jul 7, 2020 · Roxie Roker, a legendary pace-setting actress, was half of the first TV interracial couple, among other firsts. Roker was also the mother of singer Lenny Kravitz, before succumbing to cancer at the age of 66. For many 70s and 80s children and adults, the name "Helen Willis" will always be remembered fondly.

Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an American actress, best known for her groundbreaking role as Helen Willis on the The Jeffersons, half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television.[1]

Roxie Roker was a talented actress, best known for her role as Helen Willis on the TV show "The Jeffersons." She was the mother of musician Lenny Kravitz, and her daughter, Lisa Bonet, also became a successful actress.

Franklin Cover and Roxy Roker play Tom and Helen Willis, the first interracial couple portrayed in a TV show. They have occasional run-ins with the Jeffersons as they live in the same apartment building, as did U.N. Interpreter Harry Bentley (Paul Benedict), who …

Mar 6, 2024 · Roker played Helen Willis, one part of an interracial couple whose daughter Jenny was dating and later married Lionel. Roxie was born in Miami and is best known for The Jeffersons . She also appeared in ABC Afterschool Specials and Fantasy Island (1977).

Helen Willis (née Douglas) (portrayed by Roxie Roker, except for her first appearance in All in the Family, when she was portrayed by Kim Hamilton) is Louise's best friend and George's nemesis. She has been married to Tom Willis, a white man, for 34 years.

Helen Newington Wills (October 6, 1905 – January 1, 1998), also known by her married names Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, was an American tennis player. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles (singles, doubles, and mixed …